Eastern Illinois vs UT Martin Prediction, Picks & Odds | 05 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Eastern Illinois vs UT Martin

The Eastern Illinois Panthers go up against the Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Thursday, March 5.

Eastern Illinois and UT Martin should be able to accumulate enough points for our prediction to win. We’re forecasting Over 123.5 and odds of -100 are available for this outcome.

Eastern Illinois Panthers won their previous game 77-71 (OT). This was a road victory against SIU Edwardsville Cougars.

Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks were beaten 67-42 in their last game, being turned over at home to Tennessee State Tigers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was UT Martin who came out on top when they last played Eastern Illinois. A 76-68 win was recorded. UT Martin have won five on the spin against Eastern Illinois. They’ve also claimed 6 wins in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UT Martin	21-10	2184	1955	229	12-3	9-7	1L
Eastern Illinois	13-19	2151	2255	-104	9-6	4-13	1W

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Eastern Illinois vs UT Martin Prediction & Picks

Dive into our Eastern Illinois vs UT Martin betting tips, featuring an expert match prediction, our best correct score pick and a ready-made bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

There could be lots of baskets being racked up during this college showdown, with our pick being Over 123.5 points in total. Odds of -100 look well worth taking for this outcome.

It’s important to know which players are unavailable for the upcoming college hoops action along with the current form of each team. If you're after stats, you're in the right place because they form the foundation of our basketball predictions.

Key Eastern Illinois vs Tennessee-Martin stats:

• The 123.5 line has been covered in the last 7 Eastern Illinois games.
• The 123.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Eastern Illinois games.
• The 123.5 line has been covered in 17 of the last 20 Eastern Illinois games.
• The 123.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 UT Martin games.
• The 123.5 line has been covered in the last 9 games between these teams.

Over 123.5 Probability

Looking at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 50% chance of winning. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Eastern Illinois 61 - 70 UT Martin

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Eastern Illinois vs UT Martin Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With a 75% chance of securing victory, Tennessee-Martin are favorites for this college game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -294. The market suggests that Eastern Illinois are least likely to win at +235.

The spread is 6.5 and the total points line is currently 121.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you fancy Over 121.5, this outcome can be backed at -115.

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Moneyline

Eastern Illinois

+235

UT Martin

-294

Point Spread

Eastern Illinois +6.5

-110

UT Martin -6.5

-110

Total Points

Under 121.5

-105

Over 121.5

-115

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Eastern Illinois Stats

UT Martin Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 138.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 133.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 123.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Over 123.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 67.10 pts and allowed 71.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 64.70 pts and allowed 68.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 125.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 118.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 123.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 123.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 64.90 pts and allowed 60.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 61.10 pts and allowed 57.40 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Ohio Valley	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Tennessee State	21-9	2416	2225	191	11-2	10-7	4W
UT Martin	21-10	2184	1955	229	12-3	9-7	1L
Morehead State	19-12	2351	2312	39	11-2	8-10	7W
Southeast Missouri	19-12	2331	2199	132	10-5	9-7	1W
SIU Edwardsville	19-13	2271	2070	201	10-6	9-7	1L
Lindenwood	18-14	2500	2330	170	10-5	8-9	2W
Tennessee Tech	13-18	2272	2308	-36	8-6	5-12	2L
Eastern Illinois	13-19	2151	2255	-104	9-6	4-13	1W
Little Rock	12-20	2257	2372	-115	7-6	5-14	1L
Southern Indiana	7-23	2062	2212	-150	3-10	4-13	2L
Western Illinois	4-26	1933	2334	-401	3-11	1-15	5L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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