| MATCHUP | Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles | UT Martin Skyhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 13-16 | 20-9 |
| Where | Kathleen and Tom Elam Center, Martin, TN | |
| When | Thursday, February 26, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Betting Preview
The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles beat SIU Edwardsville and Lindenwood, and they play SE Missouri State next. Tennessee Tech has won 3 straight games.
The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles are averaging 76.8 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 77 points on 43.7 percent shooting. Mekhi Cameron is averaging 11.4 points and 3.8 rebounds, while JaJuan Nicholls is averaging 11.2 points and 0.4 assists. Dani Pounds is the third double-digit scorer and Brandon Muntu is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles are shooting 32 percent from beyond the arc and 75.3 percent from the free throw line. The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.1 rebounds per game.
UT Martin Skyhawks Betting Preview
The UT Martin Skyhawks lost to SE Missouri State and Little Rock, and they play Tennessee State next. UT Martin has lost 4 of its last 5 games.
The UT Martin Skyhawks are averaging 71.6 points on 42.7 percent shooting and allowing 63.4 points on 38.7 percent shooting. Andrija Bukumirovic is averaging 14.4 points and 1 assist, while Dragos Lungu is averaging 13.8 points and 5.3 rebounds. Matas Deniusas is the third double-digit scorer and Filip Petovski is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The UT Martin Skyhawks are shooting 31.1 percent from beyond the arc and 67.1 percent from the free throw line. The UT Martin Skyhawks are allowing 28.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.9 rebounds per game.
Why the UT Martin Skyhawks will win
- UT Martin has won six of its last seven night games at the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Tennessee Tech has lost four of its last five road night games against the Ohio Valley Conference.
Why the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles will win
- UT Martin has lost four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Tennessee Tech has won each of its last three games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points: Facts
- Each of UT Martin’s last nine home games against conference opponents has produced a total of 130 or fewer points.
- Each of Tennessee Tech’s last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Kathleen and Tom Elam Center have produced a total of 146+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- UT Martin ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (63.4).
- UT Martin ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (38.7%).
Tennessee Tech vs UT Martin Prediction
UT Martin is solid at home, the better team, and smoked Tennessee Tech back in December. However, don’t look now but Tennessee Tech has won three straight games and cashed three straight underdog tickets. Tennessee Tech has covered 7 of its last 9 games overall. UT Martin is coming off two losses as a favorite. Tennessee Tech has turned its season around over the last two weeks and is a sneaky team that has 5 road wins. Sure, this is a step up in competition compared to last efforts, but this is also a lot of points. I’ll grab the free buckets with Tennessee Tech.