Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs UT Martin Skyhawks Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our UT Martin vs Charleston Southern NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Charleston.

UT Martin vs Charleston Southern Prediction

Looking to win big? The Skyhawks and Buccaneers face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Buccaneers are hosting the game at Buccaneer Fieldhouse in Charleston, SC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 143.5 points, and Charleston Southern is favored by -4.5 at home against UT Martin.

UT Martin vs. Charleston Southern Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: UT Martin Skyhawks at Charleston Southern Buccaneers
Where: Charleston at Buccaneer Fieldhouse
Date: Tuesday, December 3rd
Betting Odds CHSOU -4.5, TMRT +164 | CHSOU -212 O/U 143.5

Skyhawks Preview: Do the Skyhawks Have What it Takes on the Road?

UT Martin Skyhawks Recent Game/Games

UT Martin dropped to 1-5 on the season after a 78-35 road loss to Tennessee on Wednesday. Entering the game as +37.5 point underdogs, the Skyhawks not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

Trailing 35-20 at halftime, UT Martin managed just 15 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43. The game’s total points of 113 fell well short of the O/U line of 142.5.

Skyhawks Offense Breakdown

UT Martin struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 35 points on 22.6% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 28.3%, with 6 made threes on 31 attempts, hitting at a 19.4% rate.

Chaz Lanier and Josue Grullon each shot 6/16, with Lanier hitting 4 threes and Grullon connecting on 3. Zakai Zeigler added 3 threes and 9 assists, shooting 36.4% overall.

Skyhawks Team Defense

UT Martin's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 20 of 26 shots inside the arc, a 76% success rate.

From three-point range, UT Martin's opponents shot 27%, making 10 of 37 attempts. They also went 8 for 10 from the free-throw line. The Skyhawks gave up 20 offensive rebounds.

Buccaneers Preview: Can the Buccaneers Offense Score Enough at Home?

Charleston Southern picked up their first win of the season on Saturday, defeating Miami 83-79 on the road. The Buccaneers, who are now 1-5, were +24.5 point underdogs going into the game.

Charleston Southern led 45-37 at halftime and scored 38 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. The total points for the game were 162, surpassing the O/U line of 151.

Buccaneers Offense Breakdown

Charleston Southern put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 50.8% from the field and 45.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60.3%, with 11 made threes on 24 attempts.

Brandon Johnson and RJ Johnson both scored 23 points, with Brandon hitting 6 threes at a 50% clip. Taje' Kelly added 20 points and 11 rebounds, while Thompson Camara contributed 21 points, also shooting 50% from beyond the arc.

Buccaneers Team Defense

Charleston Southern's defense gave up 79 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 47% from the field. The Buccaneers allowed 16 two-point baskets on 26 attempts, a 61% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Charleston Southern's defense conceded 12 threes on 33 attempts, a 36% success rate. The opposition also shot 78% from the free-throw line, making 11 of 14 attempts. The Buccaneers allowed 8 offensive rebounds.

Skyhawks vs Buccaneers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last five road games, UT Martin has averaged 62 points per game while allowing 75. The team's record in this stretch was 1-4 while going 3-2.
Through their last five home games, Charleston Southern has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 1-4 while averaging 69 points per game.
In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Skyhawks have a straight up record of 0-3 and an ATS mark of 2-1.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Buccaneers have a straight up record of 5-5. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-5-1.