The Eastern Illinois Panthers (3-10) are 7.5-point favorites as they attempt to break a six-game losing streak when they visit the UT Martin Skyhawks (4-7) on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Skyhawk Arena. The matchup airs at 9:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The point total is set at 148.5 for the matchup.
Betting Information
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Illinois | -7.5 | -111 | -110 | 148.5 | -108 | -113 | -360 | 271 |
Computer Picks
| ATS | Over/Under | Score Prediction |
|---|---|---|
| UT Martin (+7.5) | Under (148.5) | Eastern Illinois 77 UT Martin 71 |
Total Facts
- The Panthers and their opponents have combined to score more than 148.5 points in 30.8% of their outings this year (four of 13 opportunities).
- UT Martin and its opponents have combined to score at least 148.5 points in 36.4% of their matchups this season (four of 11 opportunities).
- The Panthers and the Skyhawks combine to average 10.8 less points per game than the total of 148.5 set for this game.
- Opponents of these two teams have averaged a combined 157.6 points per game, 9.1 more than the over/under for this game.
- The Panthers average point total in matchups this season is 148.1, 0.4 points below the over/under in this game.
- Skyhawks games this season have averaged a total of 147.2 points, 1.3 less than the point total in this matchup.
Eastern Illinois Betting Information
- Eastern Illinois has struggled against the spread, going 2-11 on the year.
- The Panthers have posted a losing record of 0-2 against the spread when the spread is -7.5 or bigger.
- The Panthers have combined with their opponents to go above the total in 46.2% of their games this season (6 of 13 contests).
UT Martin Betting Information
- UT Martin has failed to cover the spread in more than half of its games, going 3-7 ATS.
- The Skyhawks and their opponents have hit the over in less than half of their matchups this year — 3 of 10 (30%).
Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Game Type | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15/2020 | Eastern Illinois | -2 | 154 | -135 | +109 | Regular Season | 80-79 TMRT |
| 1/23/2020 | Eastern Illinois | -7.5 | 154 | -347 | +264 | Regular Season | 95-83 EILL |
| 1/24/2019 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Regular Season | 66-64 EILL |
| 1/3/2019 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Regular Season | 92-87 EILL |
Eastern Illinois Leaders
- The scoring leader for the Panthers this season is Josiah Wallace, who averages 16.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game.
- George Dixon leads the Panthers in rebounding, averaging 5.9 per game, while Marvin Johnson leads the team in assists, distributing an average of 4.0 in each contest.
- Mack Smith leads the Panthers in three-point shooting with an average of 2.1 made threes per game.
- Johnson and Jordan Skipper-Brown lead Eastern Illinois on the defensive end, with Johnson leading the team in steals averaging 1.8 per game and Skipper-Brown in blocks averaging 1.3 per contest.
UT Martin Leaders
- The Skyhawks’ leader in scoring and rebounding is Cameron Holden with 17.0 points and 8.2 rebounds per game.
- The Skyhawks’ leading assist machine is Kenton Eskridge with a stat line of 3.5 assists, 4.8 points, and 2.8 rebounds per game.
- Eden Holt makes more threes per game than any of his teammates on the Skyhawks, knocking down shots from downtown at a rate of 1.7 per contest.
- UT Martin’s leader in steals is Holden with 1.7 per game, and its leader in blocks is Eric Rustin with 0.9 per game.
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