The Eastern Kentucky Colonels will be trying to slam the Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks on Thursday when the teams tip off at Paul S. McBrayer Arena in college betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
College basketball betting odds makers at Sportsbook opened the Eastern Kentucky Colonels as -5-point favorites in this matchup. Check for the latest spread and over/under total line at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook.
Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Eastern Kentucky Colonels sit at 10-6 (7-3-1 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks are currently 8-7 (4-5 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Eastern Kentucky is 4-7 OU, and Tennessee-Martin is 3-6 OU.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 230-ranked Eastern Kentucky Colonels and the No. 243-rated Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Eastern Kentucky's No. 24-ranked offense, averaging 83 PPG, against a Skyhawks defense that ranks No. 114 at 68.73 PPG. The Colonels field goal percentage has averaged 49.95% so far, more than the Skyhawks marksmen have achieved on the year, 42.94% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Skyhawks blew out Boyce College on Saturday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 122-60 win at Skyhawk Arena.
Eastern Kentucky got 18 points from Javontae Hawkins en route to a 79-70 victory over Austin Peay on Saturday at Winfield Dunn Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Tennessee-Martin at Morehead State, Saturday, January 9th
Eastern Kentucky at SE Missouri State, Saturday, January 9th