Who's Playing

UT Martin @ Tennessee State

Current Records: UT Martin 5-8; Tennessee State 5-7

What to Know

The UT Martin Skyhawks will hit the road for the third straight game as they head to Gentry Center at 7 p.m. ET Thursday. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous games.

After constant struggles on the road, UT Martin has finally found some success away from home. Last Thursday they capped 2021 off with a 65-62 win over the Austin Peay Governors.

Meanwhile, the Tennessee State Tigers were completely in charge two weeks ago, breezing past the Campbellsville-Harrodsburg Pioneers 108-66 at home.

The Skyhawks are expected to lose this next one by 5.5. Those who got lucky with them against the spread last week might want to hold off on placing bets this time since the squad has yet to string together back-to-back wins against the spread.

The wins brought UT Martin up to 5-8 and the Tigers to 5-7. UT Martin is 1-3 after wins this year, Tennessee State 2-2.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Gentry Center -- Nashville, Tennessee
  • TV: ESPNews
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Tigers are a solid 5.5-point favorite against the Skyhawks, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 5.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

UT Martin have won four out of their last seven games against Tennessee State.

  • Jan 07, 2021 - Tennessee State 74 vs. UT Martin 62
  • Jan 09, 2020 - UT Martin 87 vs. Tennessee State 74
  • Mar 02, 2019 - UT Martin 91 vs. Tennessee State 86
  • Jan 31, 2019 - Tennessee State 68 vs. UT Martin 67
  • Dec 28, 2017 - UT Martin 63 vs. Tennessee State 60
  • Jan 07, 2017 - Tennessee State 76 vs. UT Martin 65
  • Feb 25, 2016 - UT Martin 72 vs. Tennessee State 56