Southern Illinois-Edwardsville looks to cover the Cougars-Skyhawks pointspread on Saturday and improve its overall 5-21 mark when they host Tennessee-Martin in college basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars to cover the point spread in this one found them as 6-point underdogs earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.
Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks vs Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks will look to cover the spread vs the Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars on Saturday, as the Skyhawks are 11-11 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Cougars are 9-13 ATS. Tennessee-Martin is 12-10 against the total, while Southern Illinois-Edwardsville is 7-14-1 versus the total betting line.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars rated this week at No. 255 and the Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks sitting at No. 76.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Southern Illinois-Edwardsville's No. 237 nationally ranked offense (66.77 points per game) against a Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks defense that sits as the No. 198 at 75.48 PPG. The Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars have been averaging 40.04% from the field, less than the Skyhawks have managed so far this season (47.48% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Tennessee-Martin suffered a 81-71 loss against Eastern Illinois on Thursday, getting 17 points from Jacolby Mobley in a losing effort at Lantz Arena.
The Cougars endured a 71-67 loss at the hands of the Redhawks on Thursday, despite a 22-point effort from Jalen Henry at Vadalabene Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Tennessee-Martin at Southeast Missouri State, Saturday, February 18th
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville at Murray State, Thursday, February 16th