UT Martin Skyhawks vs North Alabama Lions NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/11/24

Betting on today’s Skyhawks and Lions game? Catch the action at Flowers Hall in Florence, AL, as the Lions hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 153 points, and North Alabama is favored by -10 against UT Martin in a non-conference matchup.

UT MARTIN SKYHAWKS VS NORTH ALABAMA LIONS BETTING PICK

The Pick: UT Martin Skyhawks +10

This game will be played at Flowers Hall at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 11th.

WHY BET THE UT MARTIN SKYHAWKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-73 in favor of the Lions.
• Even though we have North Alabama winning straight-up, we like UT Martin at +10.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 153 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.

Can the Skyhawks Pull Off a Win at Florence?

UT Martin Skyhawks Recent Game/Games

UT Martin pulled off a 67-65 road win over Illinois State on Monday, November 4th. The Skyhawks were +12.5 point underdogs going into the game, but not only did they win, they also covered the spread.

After trailing 31-29 at halftime, UT Martin scored 38 points in the 2nd half while holding Illinois State to 34 points. The game’s total points of 132 fell under the O/U line of 141.5.

In their latest game, the UT Martin Skyhawks put up 67 points, with Josue Grullon leading the way, scoring 18 points and grabbing 9 rebounds. Jack Daugherty added 15 points, hitting 5 of his 12 three-point attempts at a 41.7% clip.

Chase Walker contributed 13 points, shooting 55.6% from the field, while Tarence Guinyard and Ty Pence each chipped in 12 points. Vladimer Salaridze struggled from deep, hitting just 1 of 6 threes, but still managed 11 points and a team-high 12 rebounds.

UT Martin’s defense held their opponent to just 65 points, allowing them to shoot only 29% from the field (18/62). They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where their opponent shot just 19% (8/41).

Inside the arc, UT Martin’s opponent managed to shoot 47% (10/21). From the free-throw line, they went 21/28, hitting 75% of their attempts. UT Martin gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.

Can the Lions Deliver Being Favored at Home?

North Alabama Lions Recent Game/Games

North Alabama opened their season with a 73-57 road win over Air Force on Monday. The Lions, who entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

North Alabama took control early, leading 43-22 at halftime. While they allowed 35 points in the 2nd half, they still managed to score 30 points to secure the win. The game’s total points were 130, falling under the O/U line of 140.5.

North Alabama’s offense was powered by their three-point shooting in their last game, hitting 15 of 29 attempts for 51.7% from deep. Their overall field goal percentage was 46.6%, with an effective field goal percentage of 58.6%. They struggled inside the arc, shooting just 41.4% on two-point attempts, and their free-throw shooting was only 44.4% (4/9).

Ethan Taylor led the way with 30 points, hitting 8 of 11 threes (72.7%) and shooting 69.2% overall. Jacari Lane added 24 points, making 5 of 6 threes (83.3%) and finishing with 6 assists. Dallas Howell contributed 17 points, connecting on 5 of 8 threes (62.5%).

North Alabama’s defense held their opponent to just 57 points, allowing them to shoot 39% from the field. The Lions gave up 18 made field goals on 46 attempts.

From three-point range, the opponent went 9/26, shooting 34%. North Alabama also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 12 free throws, shooting 70%.