Tennessee State Tigers vs UT Martin Skyhawks Matchup

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

UT Martin vs Tennessee State Prediction

The Skyhawks and Tigers are set to face off at 8:30 ET on ESPN+. The Tigers will host the game at Gentry Center in Nashville, TN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 147.5 points, and Tennessee State is favored by -1.5 to win at home against UT Martin.

UT Martin vs. Tennessee State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: UT Martin Skyhawks at Tennessee State Tigers
Where: Nashville at Gentry Center
Date: Tuesday, January 21st
Betting Odds TENST -1.5, TMRT +114 | TENST -135 O/U 147.5

Skyhawks Preview: Can UT Martin Stun the Crowd at Gentry Center?

UT Martin Skyhawks Recent Game/Games

UT Martin improved to 6-10 on the season with an 85-82 win over SIUE on Saturday. The Skyhawks, who were -2.5 point favorites, covered the spread with the victory.

UT Martin led 39-36 at halftime and both teams scored 46 points in the 2nd half. The total points for the game reached 167, going over the 136.5-point line.

Skyhawks Offense Breakdown

UT Martin's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 85 points while shooting 54.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.7%, thanks in part to their 69.6% shooting on two-pointers and 42.9% from beyond the arc, where they hit 12 threes.

Brian Taylor II was a standout, hitting 6 of 9 from deep and finishing with 19 points and 5 assists. Ray'Sean Taylor led the team with 23 points, and Jordan Pickett was perfect from the field, going 5 for 5, including 2 for 2 from three-point range.

Skyhawks Team Defense

UT Martin's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 82 points on 54% shooting from the field. The Skyhawks allowed their opponents to hit 69% of their two-point attempts, with 16 makes on 23 shots.

From beyond the arc, UT Martin's defense couldn't slow down the shooters, who connected on 12 of 28 threes for 42%. They also sent the opposition to the line 24 times, where they made 17 free throws, shooting 70%. The Skyhawks gave up 7 offensive rebounds.

Tigers Preview: Will the Tigers Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

Tennessee State improved to 4-12 on the season with an 84-65 win over Eastern Illinois on Saturday. The Tigers were -5.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 149 went over the 142.5 O/U line.

Tennessee State led 40-28 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 44 points and allowing 37.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

Tennessee State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 84 points while shooting 51.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 57.7%, with a strong 58.3% shooting inside the arc and 37.5% from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they connected on 82.8%, hitting 24 of 29 attempts.

Brandon Weston led the way with 20 points, hitting 2 of 3 from deep, while Zion Fruster added 18 points, shooting 53.3% overall. Carlous Williams was efficient, going 7 of 9 from the field, and Kooper Jacobi contributed 14 points and 13 rebounds. The Tigers also dished out 15 assists and grabbed 11 offensive boards.

Tigers Team Defense

Despite Tennessee State's defensive struggles, they managed to limit their opponent to 65 points. The Tigers allowed a 51% shooting performance, with 27 made field goals on 52 attempts.

From two-point range, the opponent shot 58% (21/36), while from beyond the arc, they hit 6 of 16 threes, good for 37%. Tennessee State also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 24 free throws, an 82% rate.

Skyhawks vs Tigers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

The Skyhawks are 2-0-1 ATS in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.
Through their last five home contests, the Tigers offense has averaged 67 points per game while allowing an average of 71. Tennessee State posted an overall record of 1-4 while going 2-3 ATS.
Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Skyhawks have a strong record vs the spread going 3-1-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.
The Tigers have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 3-2 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.