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Lindenwood heads to Martin, Tennessee on Saturday, January 17, 2026, for a big Ohio Valley Conference game against UT Martin at the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center (4:30 PM ET, ESPN+). This one matters in the league race because both teams have been winning, and the standings point to a real top-tier matchup, not just another January spot.
The Lions bring an 11-7 record and a road profile that’s been shaky (3-6 away), but the ceiling is obvious when their offense is flowing. UT Martin’s perfect 9-0 home mark is the headline, and it’s why the market is comfortable making the Skyhawks the favorite. The question for bettors is simple: does Lindenwood’s scoring and rebounding travel well enough to keep this inside one possession late, or does UT Martin’s home control turn it into a “never really in doubt” cover?
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Lindenwood Lions vs UT Martin Skyhawks Odds
These are the current betting lines, and bettors should always monitor updated college basketball odds as tip approaches, especially in conference games where limits and prices can move quickly. You can track the latest pricing on the latest college basketball odds board.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindenwood Lions | +142 | +4.5 (-121) | O 147.5 (-112) |
| UT Martin Skyhawks | -180 | -4.5 (-106) | U 147.5 (-112) |
Lindenwood Lions Betting Form
Lindenwood is built like a team that can cash tickets in a hurry. They play with real offensive confidence, they rebound at a high level, and they can put a defense in rotation fast when the forwards are scoring. The recent 88-76 win over Southeast Missouri State is a good example of the script bettors like: Anias Futrell and Jadis Jones create problems on the glass and inside the arc, and the scoring doesn’t have to come from only one place. If you want a quick snapshot of their recent results and splits, the Lindenwood Lions stats and results page lays it out cleanly.
From a betting perspective, the only real issue is that the road version of Lindenwood isn’t always the same team. Pace and scoring tend to travel, but efficiency doesn’t always follow, and road games are where empty possessions show up (quick threes, rushed shots, live-ball turnovers that turn into runouts).
UT Martin Skyhawks Betting Form
UT Martin has been the definition of reliable at home. A perfect 9-0 record in this building is not an accident, and the way they win is repeatable: defend, rebound, and keep the game in a structure that forces the opponent to execute late in the shot clock. They just beat SIU Edwardsville 65-59, and that scoreline fits their identity. They don’t need a track meet. They want you to get frustrated.
The rebounding angle is big for bettors because it ties into both sides and totals. When UT Martin controls the glass, it limits second-chance points and cuts off transition chances, which is how high-tempo road teams usually steal momentum. Andrija Bukumirović and Filip Radaković have been steady engines, and UT Martin’s frontcourt production tends to show up more consistently at home. For schedule, roster, and recent performance splits, the UT Martin Skyhawks schedule and stats page is the best starting point.
Lindenwood Lions vs UT Martin Skyhawks Matchup Breakdown
This game is basically a tempo argument. Lindenwood is comfortable playing faster, getting shots up, and letting its rebounding create extra possessions. UT Martin wants the opposite. At home, they’ve been excellent at pulling teams into half-court possessions and turning games into a series of small edges: one extra stop, one extra rebound, one more trip to the line.
The shot profile battle matters too. Lindenwood can score in bunches when Futrell and Jones are winning inside and the supporting pieces are knocking down open looks, but if UT Martin keeps them off the offensive glass and forces more perimeter attempts late in the clock, the Lions’ scoring can flatten out. On the other end, UT Martin doesn’t need to be explosive if they’re getting to the stripe and making Lindenwood defend for a full possession.
If you like building your handicap around how these matchups usually behave late (fouling, tempo swings, one-possession variance), it’s worth revisiting a broader sports betting strategy guide mindset for managing spread and total decisions when the game script can flip in the final four minutes.
Lindenwood Lions vs UT Martin Skyhawks Predictions and Best Bets
My first lean is toward Lindenwood plus the points. The number is sitting in that uncomfortable zone where UT Martin can absolutely win the game, but covering requires some separation, and Lindenwood’s offense plus rebounding gives them a real path to hang around even if they’re not perfect. I also don’t love laying points against a team that can score quickly in short bursts, because one 90-second stretch can wipe out a clean cover.
That said, UT Martin’s 9-0 home mark is not something I brush off. If this turns into a true half-court grind early, the Lions can get impatient, and that’s where the Skyhawks start stacking possessions. If the spread climbs higher than this range, I’d get less interested, but at +4.5 it still feels playable.
On the total, I lean under 147.5. Lindenwood’s season scoring profile makes overs tempting, but UT Martin’s home games often get dragged into slower possessions, fewer easy runouts, and more “work for it” buckets. And with both teams coming off recent games, legs and shot quality can wobble a bit, which usually favors the under more than people want to admit.
Best Bet: Lindenwood Lions +4.5 (-121).
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