| MATCHUP | UT Martin Skyhawks | Little Rock Trojans |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 20-8 | 10-17 |
| Spread | -2.5 -108 | +2.5 -112 |
| Moneyline | -142 | +120 |
| Total | Over 135.5 (-105) | Under 135.5 (-115) |
| Where | Jack Stephens Center, Little Rock, AR | |
| When | Thursday, February 19, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The UT Martin Skyhawks and Little Rock Trojans meet Thursday in college basketball action at the Jack Stephens Center. Here’s a UT Martin vs Little Rock Prediction. This article will include a UT Martin vs Little Rock Pick.
UT Martin Skyhawks Betting Preview
The UT Martin Skyhawks beat SIU Edwardsville, lost to SE Missouri State, and they play Tennessee Tech next. UT Martin has lost 3 of its last 4 games.
The UT Martin Skyhawks are averaging 74.5 points on 43 percent shooting and allowing 65.6 points on 38.4 percent shooting. Andrija Bukumirovic is averaging 14.1 points and 0.9 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 31.2 percent from beyond the arc and 67.1 percent from the free throw line. The UT Martin Skyhawks are allowing 28.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.1 rebounds per game.
Little Rock Trojans Betting Preview
The Little Rock Trojans beat Western Illinois, lost to Eastern Illinois, and they play SE Missouri State next. Little Rock has lost 7 of its last 8 games.
The Little Rock Trojans are averaging 70.6 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 74.8 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Johnathan Lawson is averaging 16.3 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Cameron Wallace is averaging 12.3 points and 6.8 rebounds. Kachi Nzeh is the third double-digit scorer and Braxton Bayless is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Little Rock Trojans are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 67.6 percent from the free throw line. The Little Rock Trojans are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Little Rock Trojans will win
- Little Rock has won 19 of its last 24 night games at Jack Stephens Center.
- UT Martin has lost six of its last eight night games after coming off overtime.
Why the UT Martin Skyhawks will win
- Little Rock has lost seven of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- UT Martin has won 12 of its last 16 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- UT Martin has won the first half in each of its last three road games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Little Rock’s last seven night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Jack Stephens Center have produced a total of 137+ points.
- Thirty of UT Martin’s last 40 night games against the Ohio Valley Conference have produced a total of 135+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- UT Martin ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (63.3).
- UT Martin ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (38.4%).
UT Martin vs Little Rock Prediction
Little Rock competed with UT Martin earlier this month and should like its chances at home. However, Little Rock has 4 home losses this season and has recent bad losses to Eastern Illinois, SIU Edwardsville, and Lindenwood. UT Martin is a profitable 14-11 ATS on the season and has 8 road wins. UT Martin is easily the better team in this spot and is arguably the best team in the OVC. We’re laying a bucket. I have to roll with UT Martin.