The UT Martin Skyhawks look to stay hot after winning 4 of their last 5 games. The Rice Owls are riding a 5-game losing streak. Let’s preview this game and give out a UT Martin Skyhawks vs Rice Owls prediction.

UT Martin Skyhawks Betting Preview 

The UT Martin Skyhawks are coming off wins over North Alabama and Chicago State. The UT Martin Skyhawks are averaging 86 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 80.1 points on 39.9 percent shooting. Jordan Sears is averaging 22.3 points and 3.9 assists, while Jacob Crews is averaging 16.3 points and 9.7 rebounds. UT Martin Skyhawks is the third double-digit scorer and KK Curry is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The UT Martin Skyhawks are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 74.8 percent from the free throw line. The UT Martin Skyhawks are allowing 32.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.6 rebounds per game.

Rice Owls Betting Preview 

The Rice Owls have lost to Harvard, Texas, Indiana State, New Mexico, and UC Irvine during this losing streak. The Rice Owls are averaging 75.5 points on 43.2 percent shooting and allowing 83.7 points on 50.3 percent shooting. Travis Evee is averaging 14.8 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Mekhi Mason is averaging 12.5 points and 3.7 rebounds. Max Fielder is the third double-digit scorer and Anthony Selden is dishing 0.7 assists. The Rice Owls are shooting 33.6 percent from beyond the arc and 73.2 percent from the free throw line. The Rice Owls are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30 rebounds per game.

UT Martin vs Rice Prediction

The UT Martin Skyhawks haven’t played much defense up to this point, and they’ve covered just 3 of their last 8 games. The Rice Owls have issues as well, but they’re at home and this is a more winnable spot than past games on their schedule have been. Rice hasn’t had an easy schedule during their 5-game losing streak. Not the best option in the world, but I’ll lay the chalk with Rice if forced to pick.