The Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks hope to send their betting backers to the pay window on Saturday as they look to cover the point spread at CFSB Center against the Murray State Racers.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Murray State Racers betting line as -6-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks vs Murray State Racers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This college basketball season, the Murray State Racers are 11-11 overall and 8-11 ATS, while the Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks are 15-8 and 9-9 ATS. As for the betting totals, Murray State boasts a 12-7 on the OU, and Tennessee-Martin is 9-9.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 93-ranked Murray State Racers and the No. 205-rated Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Murray State's No. 51 nationally ranked offense (79.68 points per game) against a Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks defense that sits as the No. 214 at 76.04 PPG. The Murray State Racers have been averaging 43.91% from the field, less than the Skyhawks have managed so far this season (47.09% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Jacolby Mobley poured in a team-high 36 points for Tennessee-Martin on Thursday, as they defeated Austin Peay 85-79 at Winfield Dunn Center.
Jonathan Stark scored 24 points in a futile effort to lead the Racers to a win (they lost 75-74 to Southeast Missouri State at CFSB Center on Thursday).
Next Betting Matchups
Tennessee-Martin at Tennessee Tech, Wednesday, February 1st
Murray State at Belmont, Thursday, February 2nd