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One of the top rushers in college football will be featured when Patrick Smith and the UT Martin Skyhawks (2-3) take on the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (1-4) on Saturday, October 5, 2024.
The Skyhawks are expected to win by double digits (currently -10.5) versus the Runnin’ Bulldogs. The over/under for this matchup is 53.5 points.
Below you can find our betting preview for this season, and uncover all of our predictions here, too!
UT Martin -10.5 vs. Gardner-Webb
UT Martin vs. Gardner-Webb Betting Odds
- Spread favorite: Skyhawks (-10.5)
- Moneyline: Skyhawks (-340), Runnin’ Bulldogs (+280)
- Total: 53.5 points
UT Martin vs. Gardner-Webb Betting Stats and Info
Against the spread, the Skyhawks have won three times out of five. The Skyhawks’ record against the spread, when favored by 10.5 points or more, is a spotless 1-0. UT Martin has won both games as a moneyline favorite this season. Gardner-Webb has a pair of wins against the spread so far this season (2-3-0). The Runnin’ Bulldogs’ record against the spread, when underdogs by 10.5 points or more, is a spotless 2-0. This is the third game this year Gardner-Webb is an underdog on the moneyline, after losing the previous two such games.
UT Martin vs. Gardner-Webb Recent Stats and Trends
UT Martin Skyhawks
- UT Martin has two wins against the spread, and is 2-1 overall, in its last three games.
- UT Martin has hit the over once in its past three contests.
- UT Martin has averaged a total of 53.2 combined points over its last three games, 0.3 less than this game’s over/under of 53.5.
Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs
- Over its last three games, Gardner-Webb has one win against the spread, and is 2-1 overall.
- Gardner-Webb has hit the over in each of its past three games.
- Gardner-Webb has averaged a total of 51.2 combined points in its last three games, 2.3 less than this game’s total of 53.5.
UT Martin vs. Gardner-Webb Key Players
UT Martin Skyhawks
- Kinkead Dent has thrown for 549 yards while completing 53.4% of his passes (47-for-88), with five touchdowns and three interceptions (109.8 yards per game).
- Smith has 90 carries for a team-high 476 rushing yards (95.2 per game) and six touchdowns.
- Glover Cook has run for 61 yards (12.2 per game).
- Trevonte Rucker has 19 receptions for a team-high 265 yards (53 per game) and four touchdowns.
- DeVonte Tanksley has 14 catches for 210 yards (42 per game).
- Zoe Roberts has caught seven passes for 124 yards, averaging 24.8 yards per game.
- This season Mike Pleas Jr. leads the team with two sacks and has added .
- This season Jaylon Sharpe has collected five tackles and two TFL, leading his team in tackles.
- Chris Hunter has a team-high three interceptions and has tacked on two passes defended in five games this season.
Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs
- Tyler Ridell has 1,086 passing yards (217.2 per game) with a 63.6% completion percentage (91-for-143), throwing for four touchdowns with seven interceptions.
- Carson Gresock has taken 55 attempts for a team-leading 266 rushing yards (53.2 per game) while scoring five touchdowns.
- Edward Saydee has 202 yards on 55 carries (40.4 yards per game), with one rushing touchdown.
- Anthony Lowe has 20 catches (23 targets) and paces his team with 260 receiving yards (52 per game) while scoring one touchdown.
- Camden Overton has been targeted 19 times, and chipped in with 184 yards (on 16 catches) and one touchdown.
- Caleb Borders has caught 12 passes on 17 targets for 178 yards, averaging 35.6 yards per game.
- Raquon Hartley has collected a team-leading three sacks, while adding two TFL and six tackles.
- Steven Rose Jr. has collected 10 tackles and one TFL this season, leading his team in tackles.
- In terms of picks, Trevor Moffitt leads the team with one interception this season and has added six tackles, 1.5 sacks, and one pass defended.