The college basketball betting odds menu features a clash between Tennessee-Martin and Eastern Kentucky on Saturday, with the host Skyhawks trying to win and cover the NCAA basketball point spread line.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks to cover the point spread in this one found them as -6.5-point favorites earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.
Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks are 16-9 so far on the season, and 10-10 ATS vs the number. The Eastern Kentucky Colonels, meanwhile, are 10-15 and 10-11 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Tennessee-Martin go 10-10 and the Eastern Kentucky Colonels go 7-14 on betting totals.
This game puts the Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks, most recently No. 169 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels, who rate No. 323 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Tennessee-Martin's No. 65-ranked scoring average of 78.56 PPG, against a Eastern Kentucky Colonels defense rated No. 210 and allowing 75.92 PPG. The Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks FG% has averaged 47.63% to date this season, more than the Eastern Kentucky Colonels shooters have managed so far (42.26% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Colonels got 24 points from Asante Gist, but it was Austin Peay that prevailed in a 83-81 final on Wednesday at Paul S. McBrayer Arena.
The Skyhawks blew out Tennessee Tech on Wednesday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 75-46 win at Eblen Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Eastern Kentucky home to Morehead State, Saturday, February 11th
Tennessee-Martin at Eastern Illinois, Thursday, February 9th