Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles vs UT Martin Skyhawks Matchup

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

UT Martin vs Southern Indiana Prediction

Looking to win big? The Skyhawks and Screaming Eagles face off at 4:30 ET on ESPN+. The Screaming Eagles are hosting the game at Screaming Eagles Arena in Evansville, IN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 144.5 points, and Southern Indiana is favored by -4.5 to win at home against UT Martin.

UT Martin vs. Southern Indiana Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: UT Martin Skyhawks at Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
Where: Evansville at Screaming Eagles Arena
Date: Saturday, December 21st
Betting Odds USI -4.5, TMRT +170 | USI -207 O/U 144.5

Skyhawks Preview: Does UT Martin Stand a Chance on the Road?

UT Martin Skyhawks Recent Game/Games

UT Martin fell to 1-8 on the season after a narrow 70-69 road loss to Morehead State on Thursday, December 19th. The Skyhawks were +5.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 139, just under the O/U line of 143.5.

After a 31-31 tie at halftime, both teams scored 29 points in the 2nd half, but UT Martin couldn’t pull off the win.

Skyhawks Offense Breakdown

UT Martin's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 39.1% from the field and 38.6% on two-point attempts. They connected on 40% of their threes, hitting 8 of 20 from beyond the arc, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 45.3%. At the free-throw line, they converted only 50%, making 11 of 22 attempts.

Jerone Morton led the way with 18 points and 7 assists, shooting 63.6% overall and 66.7% from three. Tarence Guinyard added 17 points despite shooting 28.6% from the field. Matija Zuzic contributed 12 points, hitting 66.7% of his shots, while Steven Clay made 3 of 5 threes, finishing with 11 points in just 14 minutes.

Skyhawks Team Defense

UT Martin's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 48% from the field, including 51% on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, the other team went 8/19, hitting 42% of their three-point shots.

At the free-throw line, the opposition shot 10/16, or 62%. UT Martin limited them to 6 offensive rebounds.

Screaming Eagles Preview: Can The Screaming Eagles Secure a Home Victory?

Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles Recent Game/Games

Southern Indiana moved to 4-5 on the season after a narrow 77-75 win over Tennessee State on Thursday, December 19th. The Screaming Eagles were favored by 4.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 152, just over the 150.5 O/U line.

Southern Indiana was down 40-39 at halftime but outscored the Tigers 38-35 in the 2nd half to secure the win at home.

Screaming Eagles Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, Southern Indiana put up 77 points, shooting 40% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.7%. They connected on 36.4% of their three-point attempts, going 8-for-22, and hit 67.7% from the free-throw line, making 21 of 31 attempts. The Screaming Eagles grabbed 8 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists.

Brandon Weston led the way with 33 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 52.9% overall. Aaron Nkrumah added 20 points and 5 assists, hitting 3 of 7 from deep. Damoni Harrison was 5-for-8 from three-point range, finishing with 19 points, while Stephen Olowoniyi contributed 18 points on 7-of-10 shooting.

Screaming Eagles Team Defense

Southern Indiana's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field. They allowed 16 two-point field goals on 38 attempts, a 42% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 8 of 22 threes, shooting 36%. Southern Indiana also sent them to the free-throw line 31 times, where they made 21 free throws, a 67% success rate. The Screaming Eagles gave up 8 offensive rebounds.

Skyhawks vs Screaming Eagles Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last five road games, UT Martin has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 0-5 while averaging 68 points per game.
Southern Indiana has a 1-4 record in their last five home games. In this stretch, they averaged 71 points per game while allowing 78. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, UT Martin has an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 0-5 straight up.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Screaming Eagles have a straight up record of 3-7. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-9.