Tennessee-Martin (5-8) vs Arkansas-Little Rock (7-5)
January 2, 2025 at 08:30 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Tennessee-Martin -1.5 / Arkansas-Little Rock +1.5 — Over/Under: 138.5
The Little Rock Trojans and UT Martin Skyhawks meet Thursday in college basketball action at the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center. Here’s an Arkansas-Little Rock vs Tennessee-Martin Prediction. This article will include an Arkansas-Little Rock vs Tennessee-Martin Pick.
Little Rock Trojans Betting Preview
The Little Rock Trojans beat SIU Edwardsville, lost to UIC, and they play Tennessee State, Morehead State, and Southern Illinois next. The Little Rock Trojans are averaging 67.8 points on 42.9 percent shooting and allowing 68 points on 37.7 percent shooting. Mwani Wilkinson is averaging 15.6 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Johnathan Lawson is averaging 15.3 points and 6.1 rebounds. Isaiah Lewis is the third double-digit scorer and Ante Beljan is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Little Rock Trojans are shooting 35.7 percent from beyond the arc and 65.7 percent from the free throw line. The Little Rock Trojans are allowing 29.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.3 rebounds per game.
UT Martin Skyhawks Betting Preview
The UT Martin Skyhawks lost to Morehead State, beat Southern Illinois, and they play SE Missouri State, Western Illinois, and Lindenwood next. The UT Martin Skyhawks are averaging 78.5 points on 42.7 percent shooting and allowing 70.7 points on 40 percent shooting. Josu Grullon is averaging 16.8 points and 0.9 assists, while Tarence Guinyard is averaging 16.3 points and 4.7 rebounds. Afan Trnka is dishing 3.2 assists and Vladimer Salaridze is grabbing 8.2 rebounds. The UT Martin Skyhawks are shooting 32.7 percent from beyond the arc and 69 percent from the free throw line. The UT Martin Skyhawks are allowing 28.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.2 rebounds per game.
Arkansas-Little Rock vs Tennessee-Martin Injury Report
Little Rock will continue to be without KK Robinson due to an undisclosed injury. Tennessee-Martin doesn’t have any players on its injury report.
Why the UT Martin Skyhawks will win
- UT Martin has won each of its last 10 games at Kathleen and Tom Elam Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Little Rock has lost the first half in four of its last five road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of UT Martin’s last 10 games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Kathleen and Tom Elam Center have produced a total of 142+ points.
- Each of Little Rock’s last five night games has produced a total of 137 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- UT Martin ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (30.8).
- UT Martin ranks T28th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (28.6%).
- Little Rock ranks T21st among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (5.4).
- Little Rock ranks T24th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (21.8).
Arkansas-Little Rock vs Tennessee-Martin Prediction
Watching for rust will be the story of this game, as neither team has played in weeks. The Little Rock Trojans haven’t played since December 19 !!!! With that said, I lean toward the UT Martin Skyhawks and the small chalk because they’re undefeated at home. Little Rock has a couple of road wins this season and has played some big boys, but it also has issues at times sustaining offensive success. UT Martin will have the best player on the court and home cooking is usually kind. We’re only laying a bucket. Give me UT Martin and the small chalk on Thursday night.