Western Illinois vs UT Martin Prediction, Picks & Odds | 01 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Western Illinois vs UT Martin

The Western Illinois Leathernecks go up against the Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks, with tip-off scheduled for 16:30 on Thursday, January 1.

We really fancy the chances of UT Martin beating Western Illinois handsomely. That is why we’re backing them at -14.5 on the spread at odds of -110.

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Western Illinois Leathernecks lost their previous game, being beaten at home to SIU Edwardsville Cougars 66-61.

Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks won last time out by a 86-62 scoreline. It was on the road against Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw UT Martin claim a 81-70 win over WIU. UT Martin have three straight victories against WIU. They’ve also claimed 5 wins in the past 8 head-to-head meetings.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UT Martin	9-4	992	860	132	5-0	4-4	1W
Western Illinois	3-9	809	930	-121	2-3	1-6	2L

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Western Illinois vs UT Martin Prediction & Picks

Get fully prepped for Western Illinois vs UT Martin with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline and a value-focused bet builder. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

UT Martin at -14.5 on the spread really stand out in this college game. We are prepared to wager at odds of -110 and expect the favorites to cover this line.

The college hoops handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news as it develops. We also rely on recent form and key stats to help shape our basketball picks and guide the final call.

Key Western Illinois vs Tennessee-Martin stats:

• The -14.5 line has been covered by UT Martin in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +14.5 line hasn’t been covered by WIU in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

UT Martin -14.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Western Illinois 62 - 80 UT Martin

A 80-62 win for UT Martin is clearly a risky bet although this could be an exciting correct score option where there’s the chance to enjoy a huge potential return.

Western Illinois vs UT Martin Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Due to Tennessee-Martin being overwhelming favorites, you are unlikely to find any juice on the Moneyline. However, there’s an alternative angle by looking at the spread for this college game.

The spread is currently 14.5, with the total points line at 137.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. If you’re wanting to back Over 137.5, the odds are -112.

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Moneyline

WIU

-

UT Martin

-

Point Spread

WIU +14.5

-110

UT Martin -14.5

-110

Total Points

Under 137.5

-108

Over 137.5

-112

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Western Illinois Stats

UT Martin Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +14.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +14.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -14.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -14.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 144.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 145.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 137.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 137.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 67.60 pts and allowed 77.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 66.10 pts and allowed 79.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 140.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 134.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 137.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 137.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.10 pts and allowed 67.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 74.80 pts and allowed 59.40 pts in the last 10 home games

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Ohio Valley	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UT Martin	9-4	992	860	132	5-0	4-4	1W
Lindenwood	8-5	1080	929	151	5-0	3-5	1L
Tennessee State	8-5	1043	989	54	4-1	4-4	1W
SIU Edwardsville	8-5	999	864	135	3-2	5-3	1W
Morehead State	6-7	1018	1014	4	4-0	2-7	3W
Southeast Missouri	6-7	1028	999	29	3-2	3-5	1W
Tennessee Tech	6-8	1112	1105	7	4-3	2-5	2L
Eastern Illinois	4-8	795	896	-101	4-2	0-6	2W
Little Rock	4-9	892	1023	-131	2-1	2-8	2W
Southern Indiana	3-9	859	918	-59	2-3	1-6	4L
Western Illinois	3-9	809	930	-121	2-3	1-6	2L

• 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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