Southeast Missouri State vs UT-Martin Prediction College Basketball Picks 1/4/25

In this article, we will formulate a Southeast Missouri State vs UT Martin Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, January 4th, at the Elam Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Redhawks’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Skyhawks’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Southeast Missouri State

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving UT Martin

-Recent betting trends in games played between SEMO and UT Martin

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Redhawks and Skyhawks. 

UT Martin has won the last four games played between the two teams. When these two teams faced off in February, UT Martin secured the victory 82-72. 

UT Martin Fell Just Short

UT Martin faced off against Little Rock in the last game and they were competitive, but they ended up falling just short. UT Martin scored only 56 points and even though the defense was good, they still gave up 57 points, and that led to the defeat. Josue Grullon had a strong game putting up 20 points, five rebounds, and one assist. He was the only player that scored in double figures and they are going to need the offense to be better here. Two games ago against Southern Indiana, T Martin scored 77 points and they ended up winning by 31 points. Three games ago against Morehead State, UT Martin scored 69 points, but the defense gave up 70 points and that led to the defeat. 

Tennessee Martin is averaging 76.8 points while their defense is giving up 69.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 149th in the league while the defense is ranked 142nd. They are averaging 60.3 shot attempts per game which is 40th best in the league. Jose Grullon had a strong game putting up 17 points while shooting 45.2 percent from the field and 40.7 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Southeast Missouri Has Won Five Games in a Row

Southeast Missouri State has a ton of confidence heading into this game and they have won five games in a row. In the last game against Tennessee State, SEMO scored 67 points and they ended up winning by two points. At halftime, they were up 31-27 and in the second half, they held on for the victory. Guard Teddy Washington Jr put up 11 points, two rebounds, and one assist. Three games ago against SIU Edwardsville, Southeast Missouri State scored 80 points and they ended up winning by 16 points. Guard BJ Ward had a strong game putting up 18 points, four rebounds, and four assists. 

Southeast Missouri State is averaging 75.1 points while their defense is giving up 67.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 199th in the league while the defense is ranked 96th. Guard Teddy Washington Jr is having a strong game and is averaging 16.5 points while shooting 41.6 percent from the field and 32.66 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why Southeast Missouri State Will Beat UT Martin

• Southeast Missouri State has won each of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• UT Martin has lost three of its last four games against the Ohio Valley Conference.

Southeast Missouri State vs UT Martin Prediction

UT Martin has played one game so far this season, and they lost that game. On the other hand, Southeast Missouri State has a lot of confidence right now and they have five games in a row. The Redhawks on the season are averaging 75.1 points per game, and they are going to have an issue running up the score here. UT Martin is going to have no answer here, and it will be Southeast Missouri State that will come out on top. Back Southeast Missouri State against the spread. This is one of the better mid-major plays in the game.