UT Martin Skyhawks vs Charleston Southern Buccaneers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Skyhawks and Buccaneers. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Buccaneers at Buccaneer Fieldhouse in Charleston, SC. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 143.5 points, and Charleston Southern is favored by -4.5 vs. UT Martin.
UT MARTIN SKYHAWKS VS CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Charleston Southern Buccaneers -4.5
This game will be played at Buccaneer Fieldhouse at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.
WHY BET THE CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Buccaneers.
- Not only will Charleston Southern pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Can the Skyhawks Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?
UT Martin Skyhawks Recent Game/Games
UT Martin’s season continued to struggle as they fell to 1-5 after a 78-35 loss to Tennessee on Wednesday. The Skyhawks were heavy underdogs, entering the game at +37.5, and they failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 35-20 at halftime, UT Martin managed just 15 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43. The total points for the game were 113, falling short of the 142.5 O/U line.
UT Martin’s offense struggled mightily in their last game, scoring just 35 points on 22.6% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was only 28.3%, with a 19.4% mark from three-point range, hitting 6 of 31 attempts.
Chaz Lanier and Josue Grullon led the way with 18 and 15 points, respectively, both shooting 6 of 16 from the field. Zakai Zeigler added 11 points and 9 assists, connecting on 3 of 10 from beyond the arc.
UT Martin’s defense gave up 78 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field, hitting 30 of 63 shots. The Skyhawks struggled to defend inside, allowing 20 two-point baskets on 26 attempts, a 76% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, the opponent shot 27%, making 10 of 37 three-pointers. UT Martin sent them to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 8 shots for 80%. The Skyhawks also gave up 20 offensive rebounds.
Will the Charleston Southern Defense Show Up at Home?
Charleston Southern picked up their first win of the season, improving to 1-5 after a surprising 83-79 road victory over Miami on Saturday. The Buccaneers entered the game as +24.5 point underdogs.
Charleston Southern led 45-37 at halftime and held on despite being outscored 42-38 in the second half. The game’s total points of 162 exceeded the O/U line of 151.
Charleston Southern put up 83 points in their latest game, shooting 50.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.3%. They connected on 45.8% of their three-point attempts, hitting 11 of 24 from deep, and went 8 for 11 from the free-throw line (72.7%).
Brandon Johnson and RJ Johnson each scored 23 points, with Brandon hitting 6 threes at a 50% clip. Thompson Camara added 21 points, also shooting 50% from beyond the arc, while Taje’ Kelly contributed 20 points and 11 rebounds.
Charleston Southern’s defense gave up 79 points, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field. They allowed 16 two-point baskets on 26 attempts, a 61% success rate.
From beyond the arc, the Buccaneers’ defense allowed 12 threes on 33 attempts, with the other team shooting 36%. They also sent the opponent to the line 14 times, where they made 11 free throws, shooting 78%.