North Alabama Lions vs UT Martin Skyhawks Matchup

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

UT Martin vs North Alabama Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Skyhawks versus the Lions? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Flowers Hall in Florence, AL. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 153 points, and North Alabama is favored by -10 vs. UT Martin.

UT Martin vs. North Alabama Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: UT Martin Skyhawks at North Alabama Lions
Where: Florence at Flowers Hall
Date: Monday, November 11th
Betting Odds NAL -10, TMRT +392 | NAL -525 O/U 153

Skyhawks Preview: Does UT Martin Have What it Takes on the Road?

UT Martin Skyhawks Recent Game/Games

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

After trailing 31-29 at halftime, the Skyhawks outscored Illinois State 38-34 in the 2nd half to secure the win. The total points for the game were 132, falling under the O/U line of 141.5.

Skyhawks Offense Breakdown

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

Chase Walker was efficient, shooting 55.6% from the field, while Afan Trnka connected on 62.5% of his shots. Tarence Guinyard and Ty Pence each added 12 points, with Guinyard and Trnka dishing out 3 assists apiece.

Skyhawks Team Defense

UT Martin's defense was stellar, holding their opponent to just 65 points on 29% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the opposing team making only 10 of 21 attempts, and were particularly effective against the three, where they allowed just 8 of 41 shots to fall, a 19% success rate.

Despite the strong defensive effort, UT Martin sent their opponent to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 21 attempts for 75%. The Skyhawks also gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.

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

North Alabama Lions Recent Game/Games

North Alabama opened their season with a 73-57 road win over Air Force on Monday. Entering the game as +5.5 point underdogs, the Lions 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 second half, they still managed to hold Air Force in check. The game’s total points of 130 fell under the 140.5 O/U line.

Lions Offense Breakdown

North Alabama's offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 46.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.6%, thanks in large part to their 51.7% shooting from three-point range, hitting 15 of 29 attempts. Inside the arc, they struggled, connecting on just 41.4% of their two-point shots.

Free-throw shooting was also an issue, as they made only 4 of 9 attempts (44.4%). Ethan Taylor led the way with 30 points, hitting 8 of 11 threes (72.7%) and finishing 9 of 13 overall. Jacari Lane added 24 points, shooting 5 of 6 from deep (83.3%) and dishing out 6 assists.

Lions Team Defense

North Alabama's defense held their opponent to just 57 points, allowing them to shoot 39% from the field. The Lions gave up 9 two-point field goals on 20 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, North Alabama's defense allowed 9 threes on 26 attempts, with their opponent shooting 34%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 12 free throws for a 70% rate. The Lions allowed 6 offensive rebounds.

Skyhawks vs Lions Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last five road games, UT Martin has averaged 74 points per game while allowing 71 . The team's record in this stretch was 4-1 while going 4-1 vs. the spread.
Through their last ten home games, North Alabama has an ATS record of just 5-5. However, their overall record was 5-5 while averaging 75 points per game.
The last ten games that UT Martin was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 8-2 while going 5-5 straight up.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Lions have gone 3-7 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 5-5.