The UT Martin Skyhawks (9-4, 1-1 OVC) are heavy favorites (-13.5) as they try to extend a six-game home winning streak when they square off against the Western Illinois Leathernecks (4-9, 0-2 OVC) on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Kathleen and Tom Elam Center. The contest airs at 4:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under of 137.
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UT Martin Cover -13.5 vs Western Illinois -106
UT Martin vs. Western Illinois betting lines
- UT Martin moneyline odds to win: -1136
- Western Illinois moneyline odds to win: +703
- Spread: UT Martin (-13.5)
- Total: 137
UT Martin statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- UT Martin has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than road games. It has covered two times in two opportunities when playing at home, and it has covered four times in six opportunities in away games.
- In home games, the Skyhawks exceed the total 0% of the time (zero of two games). They hit the over more consistently in road games, going over the total in 66.7% of games (four of six).
- In two home games as a moneyline favorite, UT Martin has two wins (1.000). It sports the same winning percentage (1-0 record) as a moneyline favorite in away games.
Last season stats
- With 74.4 points scored per game and 71.9 points allowed last season, the Skyhawks were 155th in the country offensively and 176th defensively.
- UT Martin was the 19th-best team in the country in rebounds per game (35.9) and ranked 217th in rebounds conceded (31.8) last season.
- With 13.5 assists per game last year, the Skyhawks were 184th in the country.
UT Martin betting records this season
- ATS Record: 6-4-0 (Home: 2-0-0; Away: 4-2-0)
- O-U-P: 4-6-0 (Home: 0-2-0; Away: 4-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-1 (Home: 2-0; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.4 (245th in nation) | 40.0 (50th) | 38.9 (18th) | 28.5 (65th) | 15.4 (129th) | 15.0 (360th) |
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Western Illinois statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Western Illinois has had better results away (4-3-0) than at home (1-2-0).
- In 2025-26, a higher percentage of the Leathernecks’ games have finished above the over/under at home (66.7%, two of three) than away (42.9%, three of seven).
- The Leathernecks, as moneyline underdogs, have won a lower percentage of games at home (0-3) than on the road (1-6) this season.
Last season stats
- The Leathernecks posted 68.7 points per game (307th-ranked in college basketball) last year, while allowing 71.3 points per contest (152nd-ranked).
- With 31.6 boards per game, Western Illinois was 194th in college basketball. It gave up 31.5 rebounds per contest, which ranked 202nd in college basketball.
- The Leathernecks put up just 10.0 dimes per game, which ranked -3-worst in college basketball.
Western Illinois betting records this season
- ATS Record: 5-5-0 (Home: 1-2-0; Away: 4-3-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 13.5+: 3-1-0 (As Favorite: 0-0-0; As Underdog: 5-5-0)
- O-U-P: 5-5-0 (Home: 2-1-0; Away: 3-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 0-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-9 (Home: 0-3; Away: 1-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.6 (299th in nation) | 45.7 (287th) | 30.8 (282nd) | 30.6 (164th) | 8.0 (365th) | 11.2 (145th) |
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