Who's Playing

UT Martin @ UNC-Asheville

Current Records: UT Martin 4-4; UNC-Asheville 4-3

What to Know

The UNC-Asheville Bulldogs are 1-3 against the UT Martin Skyhawks since March of 2017, but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit Saturday. The Bulldogs will look to defend their home court against UT Martin at 2 p.m. ET. The Skyhawks will be strutting in after a win while UNC-Asheville will be stumbling in from a defeat.

The contest between UNC-Asheville and the North Carolina Central Eagles on Tuesday was not a total blowout, but with UNC-Asheville falling 79-66 on the road, it was darn close to turning into one.

Meanwhile, it was a close one, but on Monday UT Martin sidestepped the McNeese State Cowboys for an 86-83 victory.

UNC-Asheville is the favorite in this one, with an expected 8-point margin of victory. But bettors beware: they are only 1-4 against the spread when favored.

The Bulldogs are now 4-3 while the Skyhawks sit at 4-4. UT Martin is 1-2 after wins this year, and UNC-Asheville is 1-1 after losses.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 2 p.m. ET
  • Where: Kimmel Arena -- Asheville, North Carolina
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Bulldogs are a big 8-point favorite against the Skyhawks, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Bulldogs as an 8.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

UT Martin have won three out of their last four games against UNC-Asheville.

  • Dec 14, 2021 - UT Martin 79 vs. UNC-Asheville 68
  • Dec 14, 2019 - UNC-Asheville 91 vs. UT Martin 72
  • Dec 01, 2018 - UT Martin 87 vs. UNC-Asheville 70
  • Mar 16, 2017 - UT Martin 89 vs. UNC-Asheville 75