UT Martin Skyhawks vs Longwood Lancers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

Looking to win big? The Skyhawks and Lancers face off at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The Lancers are hosting the game at Joan Perry Brock Center in Farmville, VA. The over/under for this game is set at 150.5 points, and Longwood is favored by -11 against UT Martin in a non-conference matchup.

UT MARTIN SKYHAWKS VS LONGWOOD LANCERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: UT Martin Skyhawks +11

This game will be played at Joan Perry Brock Center at 1:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.

WHY BET THE UT MARTIN SKYHAWKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Lancers.
• Even though we have Longwood winning straight-up, we like UT Martin at +11.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?

UT Martin Skyhawks Recent Game/Games

UT Martin fell to North Alabama 87-69 on Monday, November 11th. The Skyhawks were +9 underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 156, exceeding the O/U line of 150.

After trailing 44-41 at halftime, UT Martin struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 28 points while allowing 43.

In their latest game, UT Martin put up 69 points, shooting 42.9% from the field and 36.7% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.6%, and they connected on 50% of their two-point attempts. The Skyhawks also hit 66.7% of their free throws, going 10-for-15 from the line.

Josue Grullon led the way with 24 points, hitting 5 threes at a 41.7% clip. Jacari Lane added 22 points, shooting 50% overall and 37.5% from deep. Canin Jefferson was perfect from the field, going 5-for-5, including 2-for-2 from three-point range. UT Martin also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists in the win.

UT Martin’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 87 points on 48% shooting from the field. The Skyhawks allowed their opponent to hit 59% of their two-point attempts, with 25 makes on 42 tries.

From beyond the arc, UT Martin’s opponent shot 32%, connecting on 9 of 28 three-point attempts. The Skyhawks also sent them to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 10, shooting 76%. UT Martin gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.

Will the Lancers Defense Show Up at Home?

Longwood Lancers Recent Game/Games

Longwood picked up a 76-62 win over Milwaukee on Wednesday, November 13th. The Lancers were -4 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the victory.

Longwood led 35-27 at halftime and added 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35. The total points for the game were 138, falling short of the O/U line of 154.5.

Longwood’s offense managed 76 points in their last game, despite shooting just 39.3% from the field and 25% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.9%, with a 45% mark on two-point attempts.

The Lancers hit 28 free throws on 70% shooting, and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds. Kentrell Pullian led the way with 19 points, while Johan Nziemi and AJ McKee each added 16 points, with Nziemi shooting 60% from the field.

Longwood’s defense held their opponent to 62 points on 39% shooting from the field. They gave up 18 two-pointers on 45% shooting (18/40).

From beyond the arc, Longwood limited their opponent to 4 threes on 16 attempts, a 25% shooting performance. They also sent them to the free-throw line 40 times, where they made 28, shooting 70%. Longwood allowed 12 offensive rebounds.