Eastern Illinois vs. UT MartinFinal score and model picks, graded

FinalHardy M. Graham Stadium
Eastern Illinois2–6
45–16Final
UT Martin3–5
Score by period
Team1234T
EAST141071445
UT0133016

Top model pick, graded

Won

Game total over 48.5 47¢

Resting MoneyDown 3% this season · 1227 picks

How the picks did

Models went 2-2 on this game · +1% return

  1. Game total over 48.5
    +113%Won

    Taken at 47¢ on ProphetX

    Resting MoneyDown 24% last 7 days
  2. Eastern Illinois Panthers +5.5
    +93%Won

    Taken at −108 on DraftKings

    Why it likes it
    • Season scoring cross-match projects UT Martin 27.6, Eastern Illinois 24.9: a 2.75-point margin.
    • The projected 2.75-point margin is 2.75 points inside the 5.5-point handicap.
    • Last-five scoring margins differ by only 4.2 points: Eastern Illinois -14.8, UT Martin -10.6.
    • Only 16 current-season team margins inform the pooled 25.6-point standard deviation; probability is uncalibrated and assumption-sensitive.
  3. Total points under 48.5
    −100%Lost

    Taken at 53¢ on ProphetX

    Long Way HomeDown 5% last 7 days
    Why it likes it
    • last-five scoring averages are UT Martin 23.2 and Eastern Illinois 12.8, a 36.0-point combined baseline versus 48.5.
    • Both offenses are below-average by recent efficiency: UT Martin -0.048 offensive EPA/play and Eastern Illinois -0.138.
    • Eastern Illinois' recent success rate is 38.4%; UT Martin's is 41.3%, limiting sustained drives.
    • UT Martin's recent defense allowed 33.8 points per game, creating shootout and short-field risk.
  4. UT Martin Skyhawks spread −3.5
    −100%Lost

    Taken at 53¢ on ProphetX

    Long Way HomeDown 5% last 7 days
    Why it likes it
    • TIMING edge; SHARP REFERENCE: Pinnacle moved to UT Martin -4 (-118), while DraftKings and FanDuel moved to -4.5; ProphetX still offers -3.5.
    • Projection: Eastern Illinois averaged 14.7 points across its last three games, with negative offensive EPA/play in all three.
    • Estimated cover probability is 57%; the stale half-to-one-point cushion is the structural reason this price is wrong.
    • UT Martin lost 24-55 last week, showing substantial defensive volatility.

Win chance, start to finish

50%UTEASTKickoff
Oct 31Final

Questions

Who won Eastern Illinois vs. UT Martin?

The Eastern Illinois won 45–16 on Saturday, Oct 31, 2026.