UT-Martin vs Arkansas-Little Rock Picks and Prediction – 2/1/2025

UT Martin enters this matchup with a 9-13 record, including 5-6 in conference play. The Skyhawks have dropped three straight games, including two in overtime, with the most recent defeat coming in a high-scoring 89-85 loss to Tennessee Tech. The offense has been the strength of this team, averaging 77.5 points per game while shooting 42.1% from the field. Tarence Guinyard leads the team with 15.7 points per game, hitting 44.4% of his shots. The Skyhawks also control the glass well, pulling in 40.4 rebounds per game, with Vladimer Salaridze leading the way at 8.4 boards per contest. Slam dunk your bets with our College Basketball picks.

Defensively, UT Martin has struggled, allowing 73.1 points per game and failing to close out games in key moments. The team has had trouble protecting the rim, recording only 3.0 blocks per game, with Lamine Niang being the primary shot deterrent. The backcourt defense has been more effective, generating 8.3 steals per game, with Salaridze leading at 2.0 per contest. 

Little Rock has been more consistent this season, posting a 13-9 record with a 7-4 mark in the Ohio Valley Conference. The Trojans have lost two straight, including a close 56-54 defeat to Eastern Illinois, but they had won four in a row before that. The offense has been steady, averaging 68.4 points per game while shooting 43.5% from the floor. Johnathan Lawson is the leading scorer at 15.4 points per game, while Mwani Wilkinson contributes on both ends with 7.1 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game.

Defensively, the Trojans have been strong, allowing just 66.3 points per game, which is one of the best marks in the conference. The team has been particularly good at protecting the rim, averaging 5.4 blocks per game, while also forcing 8.5 steals per contest. Tuongthach Gatkek leads the team with 1.7 steals per game. The defense has played a major role in Little Rock’s success, and they’ll look to use that to disrupt UT Martin’s fast-paced offense.

The UT Martin team has played decent on the season at times, but are outmatched in this game here. However, the team that will be able to come out on top is the Little Rock team. The Little Rock team has been able to play good offensively and that will make it easier for the Little Rock club to secure the win. Final Score Prediction, Little Rock wins 67-60.