Match Analysis: Missouri State Bears vs UT Martin Skyhawks – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-09-20
- Time: 11:07 PM UTC
- Location: Robert W. Plaster Stadium, Springfield
Game Overview
Missouri State Bears (1-2) host UT Martin Skyhawks (0-3) in a matchup featuring two struggling teams early in the season. Missouri State is slight favorite at home with a strong public leaning, while UT Martin has struggled to find consistency.
Key Factors to Consider
- Missouri State is 1-2 overall but 2-1 against the spread recently, showing some ability to cover despite losses. UT Martin is 0-3, having been outscored heavily, with a 1-22 SU record in the last 23 games, indicating severe difficulties on both sides of the ball.
- Recent direct matchups data is sparse, but Missouri State has generally held an edge at home. The trends favor Missouri State winning outright and covering spreads in recent meetings.
- No significant injury reports publicly available that impact key positions for either team, implying relatively full rosters.
- Weather is expected to be mild at 78Β°F, with some rain and moderate wind, unlikely to drastically affect gameplay. Home crowd support and travel fatigue slightly favor Missouri State.
- Missouri State seeks to recover from a slow start and prove competitiveness in front of their home fans. UT Martin is looking to break a long losing skid and avoid an 0-4 hole early in the season, which could increase desperation but also impact execution.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | Missouri State Bears: -580, UT Martin Skyhawks: +420 | Missouri State Bears | β β β β β 78% |
Spread | Missouri State Bears -13.5: -115, UT Martin Skyhawks +13.5: -105 | Missouri State Bears -13.5 | β β β ββ 65% |
Over/under | Over 52.5: -110, Under 52.5: -110 | Under 52.5 | β β β ββ 60% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
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Moneyline | Missouri State Bears -9% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | Under 52.5 15% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Under 52.5 at 15% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 16% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Missouri State Bears to win on the moneyline and cover the -13.5 spread; game total to stay under 52.5 points
Predicted Score: Missouri State Bears 28 – UT Martin Skyhawks 12