
Tennessee State vs Tennessee-Martin Prediction Basketball Picks 12-28-23
Tennessee State Tigers (7-6) vs Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks (7-6)
2023-12-28 20:30:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Tennessee State Tigers -4.5 -- Over/Under: 161.5
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The UT Martin Skyhawks need a win after losing 4 of their last 6 games. The Tennessee State Tigers need a win after losing 3 of their last 4 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a UT Martin Skyhawks vs Tennessee State Tigers prediction.
UT Martin Skyhawks Betting Preview
The UT Martin Skyhawks are coming off losses to NC State and Evansville. The UT Martin Skyhawks are averaging 85.1 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 81.2 points on 41.6 percent shooting. Jordan Sears is averaging 20.2 points and 4.3 assists, while Jacob Crews is averaging 17.4 points and 8.7 rebounds. Issa Muhammad is the third double-digit scorer and Kenny White Jr. is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The UT Martin Skyhawks are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 73.2 percent from the free throw line. The UT Martin Skyhawks are allowing 32.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40 rebounds per game.
Tennessee State Tigers Betting Preview
The Tennessee State Tigers are coming off losses to Lipscomb, Liberty and Indiana State. The Tennessee State Tigers are averaging 76.8 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 71.8 points on 43 percent shooting. Christian Brown is averaging 14.6 points and 3.2 rebounds, while E.J. Bellinger is averaging 12.2 points and 5.5 rebounds. Jaylen Jones is the third double-digit scorer and Kinyon Hodges is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Tennessee State Tigers are shooting 32.5 percent from beyond the arc and 72.5 percent from the free throw line. The Tennessee State Tigers are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.2 rebounds per game. Tennessee State will meet Little Rock after this one.
UT Martin Skyhawks vs Tennessee State Tigers prediction
Neither UT Martin nor Tennessee State have had consistent success, and they’re not covering numbers. However, the UT Martin Skyhawks have gotten fat against non D1 teams and their defense is troubling. The Tennessee State Tigers have had more success against better teams this season, and their offense should have a field day here, especially at home. The chalk is reasonable. Give me Tennessee State for the win and cover.