The Eastern Illinois Panthers (9-12, 5-5 OVC) are 4.5-point underdogs as they attempt to continue a six-game home winning streak when they take on the UT Martin Skyhawks (15-5, 7-2 OVC) on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Lantz Arena. The game airs at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under set at 129.5 points.
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UT Martin vs. Eastern Illinois betting lines
- UT Martin moneyline odds to win: -185
- Eastern Illinois moneyline odds to win: +153
- Spread: UT Martin (-4.5)
- Total: 129.5
UT Martin statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, UT Martin has played worse when playing at home, covering three times in six home games, and six times in nine road games.
- The Skyhawks have exceeded the total in zero of six home games (0%). They’ve fared better in away games, topping the total in five of nine matchups (55.6%).
- In six home games as a moneyline favorite, UT Martin has six wins (1.000). It has an identical winning percentage (3-0 record) as a moneyline favorite in road games.
Recent trends
- The Skyhawks have seen a downturn in scoring recently, racking up 71.8 points per game in their last 10 contests, 1.1 points fewer than the 72.9 they’ve scored this season.
- UT Martin’s defense has been tougher as of late, as the team has given up 61.7 points per game over its last 10 compared to the 64.3 points per game its opponents are averaging on the season.
- During their past 10 outings, the Skyhawks are making 0.6 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (7.3 compared to 7.9 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from deep in that span (31.3% compared to 31.4% season-long).
UT Martin betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-8-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 6-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 4.5+: 2-4-0 (As Favorite: 6-5-0; As Underdog: 3-3-0)
- O-U-P: 5-12-0 (Home: 0-6-0; Away: 5-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-1 (Home: 6-0; Away: 3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-4 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.2 (289th in nation) | 38.6 (eighth) | 38.2 (13th) | 29.4 (92nd) | 13.5 (223rd) | 14.2 (356th) |
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Eastern Illinois statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Eastern Illinois has performed better against the spread at home (4-3-0) than away (6-5-0) this season.
- In 2025-26 a lower percentage of the Panthers’ games have finished above the over/under at home (28.6%, two of seven) than away (45.5%, five of 11).
- The Panthers, when moneyline underdogs, have won a higher percentage of games at home (4-2) than away (1-8) this season.
Recent trends
- The Panthers are posting 72.7 points per contest over their past 10 games, compared to their season average of 67.2.
- Eastern Illinois has fared better defensively in its previous 10 games, surrendering 62.2 points per contest, 7.4 fewer points than its season average of 69.6 allowed.
- In their previous 10 games, the Panthers are draining 6.2 threes per game, 0.6 more than their season average (5.6). They also sport a better three-point percentage over their past 10 contests (34.6%) compared to their season average (31.9%).
Eastern Illinois betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-8-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 6-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 4.5+: 6-6-0 (As Favorite: 0-1-0; As Underdog: 10-7-0)
- O-U-P: 7-11-0 (Home: 2-5-0; Away: 5-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-0 (Home: 1-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-10 (Home: 4-2; Away: 1-8)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.0 (297th in nation) | 42.4 (96th) | 29.5 (309th) | 32.4 (261st) | 12.7 (280th) | 11.8 (235th) |
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