The UT Martin Skyhawks (13-4, 5-1 OVC) will attempt to build on a five-game win streak when they host the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars (10-7, 3-3 OVC) on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Kathleen and Tom Elam Center as 8-point favorites. The matchup airs at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under of 132.5.
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UT Martin vs. SIU-Edwardsville betting lines
- UT Martin moneyline odds to win: -380
- SIU-Edwardsville moneyline odds to win: +296
- Spread: UT Martin (-8)
- Total: 132.5
UT Martin statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- UT Martin has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered two times in four games when playing at home, and it has covered six times in eight games when playing on the road.
- When it comes to over/unders, the Skyhawks hit the over less consistently at home, as they’ve exceeded the total zero times in four opportunities this season (0%). In road games, they have hit the over five times in eight opportunities (62.5%).
- In four home games as a moneyline favorite, UT Martin has four wins (1.000). It sports an identical winning percentage (3-0 record) as a moneyline favorite in road games.
Recent trends
- On offense, the Skyhawks have had a hard time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 73.5 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 74.9 they’ve racked up over the course of this year.
- UT Martin’s defense has been more stingy lately, as the team has allowed 64.0 points per game during its past 10 compared to the 65.0 points per game its opponents are averaging this season.
- Over their last 10 outings, the Skyhawks are making 0.3 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (7.8 compared to 8.1 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from deep in that span (31.2% compared to 32.4% season-long).
UT Martin betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-6-0 (Home: 2-2-0; Away: 6-2-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 8+: 0-3-0 (As Favorite: 5-4-0; As Underdog: 3-2-0)
- O-U-P: 5-9-0 (Home: 0-4-0; Away: 5-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-1 (Home: 4-0; Away: 3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.0 (255th in nation) | 38.8 (16th) | 38.1 (18th) | 29.4 (93rd) | 13.9 (204th) | 14.1 (350th) |
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SIU-Edwardsville statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2025-26 against the spread, SIU-Edwardsville has a lower winning percentage at home (.167, 1-5-0 record) than on the road (.571, 4-3-0).
- In terms of the over/under, Cougars games have finished over three of six times at home (50%), and three of seven on the road (42.9%).
- This season the Cougars are 1-0 at home as moneyline underdogs (1.000 winning percentage). Away they are 2-1 (.667).
Recent trends
- While the Cougars are averaging 74.5 points per game in 2025-26, they have fallen short of that in their past 10 games, amassing 73.9 points per contest.
- SIU-Edwardsville is allowing 65.5 points per game in its previous 10 games, which is 0.8 fewer points than it is allowing for the season (66.3).
- The Cougars are sinking 8.0 threes per game over their past 10 games, which is 0.6 more than their average for the season (7.4). Likewise, they have a better three-point percentage over their past 10 games (36.0%) compared to their season average from beyond the arc (34.4%).
SIU-Edwardsville betting records this season
- ATS Record: 6-8-0 (Home: 1-5-0; Away: 4-3-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 8+: 1-0-0 (As Favorite: 3-8-0; As Underdog: 3-0-0)
- O-U-P: 7-7-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 3-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-6 (Home: 1-4; Away: 2-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-1 (Home: 1-0; Away: 2-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.5 (231st in nation) | 40.0 (33rd) | 34.2 (110th) | 30.0 (126th) | 13.5 (233rd) | 11.1 (145th) |
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