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.

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	22-11	2305	2086	219	13-3	9-8	1L
Western Illinois	4-26	1933	2334	-401	3-11	1-15	5L

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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

UT Martin -14.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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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.

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Western 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.

At betting odds of -1667 with the sportsbooks, Tennessee-Martin are regarded as 94% likely to win this college game. For those wanting to back Western Illinois, you will find +820 about the underdogs.

The spread is currently 13.5, with the total points line at 139.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. If you’re wanting to back Over 139.5, the odds are -106.

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Moneyline

WIU

+820

UT Martin

-1667

Point Spread

WIU +13.5

-114

UT Martin -13.5

-106

Total Points

Under 139.5

-114

Over 139.5

-106

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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
Tennessee State	23-9	2577	2347	230	13-2	10-7	6W
UT Martin	22-11	2305	2086	219	13-3	9-8	1L
Morehead State	20-13	2484	2466	18	12-2	8-11	1L
Southeast Missouri	20-13	2460	2331	129	11-5	9-8	1L
SIU Edwardsville	19-13	2271	2070	201	10-6	9-7	1L
Lindenwood	18-15	2566	2398	168	10-5	8-10	1L
Tennessee Tech	13-18	2272	2308	-36	8-6	5-12	2L
Eastern Illinois	13-20	2214	2321	-107	9-6	4-14	1L
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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