UT Martin vs. Tennessee Tech betting: College basketball preview for Feb. 26

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The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (13-16, 8-10 OVC) are underdogs (+7.5) as they try to continue a three-game winning streak when they visit the UT Martin Skyhawks (20-9, 12-6 OVC) at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Kathleen and Tom Elam Center. The game airs on ESPN+. The over/under for the matchup is 133.5.

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UT Martin Cover -7.5 vs Tennessee Tech -114

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UT Martin vs. Tennessee Tech betting lines

  • UT Martin moneyline odds to win: -383
  • Tennessee Tech moneyline odds to win: +291
  • Spread: UT Martin (-7.5)
  • Total: 133.5

UT Martin statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • UT Martin has a worse record against the spread when playing at home (4-6-0) than it does in away games (10-4-0).
  • The Skyhawks have exceeded the total in a lower percentage of home games (0%) than games on the road (57.1%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, UT Martin has won a lower percentage of its games at home (.800) compared to road games (.857).

Recent trends

  • In their last 10 games, the Skyhawks have been scoring 66.9 points per game, an average that’s a little lower than the 71.6 they’ve scored over the course of the 2025-26 season.
  • UT Martin’s defense has been more stingy lately, as the team has allowed 61.9 points per game over its last 10 compared to the 63.4 points per game its opponents average this season.
  • Over their past 10 outings, the Skyhawks are making 0.4 more three-pointers per game than their season long average (8.6 compared to 8.2 season-long), while shooting a lower percentage from deep in that span (30.1% compared to 31.2% season-long).

UT Martin betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 14-12-0 (Home: 4-6-0; Away: 10-4-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 7.5+: 2-5-0 (As Favorite: 10-9-0; As Underdog: 4-3-0)
  • O-U-P: 8-18-0 (Home: 0-10-0; Away: 8-6-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 15-4 (Home: 8-2; Away: 6-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-5 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-5)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
42.7 (313th in nation) 38.7 (sixth) 37.8 (ninth) 29.8 (105th) 13.9 (175th) 13.7 (350th)

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Tennessee Tech statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • This season, Tennessee Tech is 5-6-0 at home against the spread (.455 winning percentage). On the road, it is 9-6-0 ATS (.600).
  • Looking at the over/under, Golden Eagles games have finished over more frequently at home (six of 11, 54.5%) than away (seven of 15, 46.7%).
  • In 2025-26 as moneyline underdogs, the Golden Eagles have a better winning percentage at home (.800, 4-1 record) than away (.333, 4-8).

Recent trends

  • While the Golden Eagles are scoring 74.1 points per game in 2025-26, they have fallen short of that in their last 10 games, tallying 73.6 points per contest.
  • Tennessee Tech has played better defensively in its last 10 games, giving up 70.1 points per contest, 4.2 fewer points than its season average of 74.3 allowed.
  • The Golden Eagles are making 7.2 three-pointers per contest with a 35.5% three-point percentage over their last 10 games, compared to their season averages of 7.0 and 32.0%.

Tennessee Tech betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 14-12-0 (Home: 5-6-0; Away: 9-6-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 7.5+: 5-3-0 (As Favorite: 2-6-0; As Underdog: 12-6-0)
  • O-U-P: 13-13-0 (Home: 6-5-0; Away: 7-8-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-5 (Home: 1-4; Away: 1-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 8-9 (Home: 4-1; Away: 4-8)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.8 (204th in nation) 43.7 (152nd) 32.9 (127th) 31.6 (221st) 12.4 (289th) 12.7 (322nd)
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