The Ohio Bobcats (2-2) take on the Austin Peay Governors (2-3) at the Convocation Center. The game gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018.
Austin Peay Governors vs. Ohio Bobcats Free Prediction
The last time the Governors played, they were defeated by the Campbell Fighting Camels, 78-72. Campbell’s 0.182 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Austin Peay, who had a mark of 0.140. The Fighting Camels’ mark was below their season average of 0.280, while the Governors’ was below their season average of 0.295. Terry Taylor led Austin Peay in scoring with 17 points on 8-for-12 shooting.
The Bobcats lost to the Loyola Marymount Lions in their last contest, 65-56. Loyola Marymount’s 0.557 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Ohio, who had a mark of 0.375. The Lions’ mark was above their season average of 0.461, while the Bobcats’ was below their season average of 0.471. Ohio’s Jason Carter put together a good game, leading both teams in scoring with 18 points on 6-for-14 shooting.
It will be a matchup of contrasting paces as the fast-paced Bobcats will look to push the more half-court-oriented Governors. Since last season, the Bobcats rank 24th in possessions per game while the Governors are 155th. Also, the Governors have been among the NCAA’s best on the offensive backboards, ranking 10th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.7 percent). The Bobcats, meanwhile, rank 53rd at grabbing defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 74.5 percent.
Austin Peay vs. Ohio Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Austin Peay ranks 54th in three pointers allowed per game (19.9) while Ohio ranks 279th (24.6).
The Governors rank 58th in rebounds allowed per game (32.7) while the Bobcats rank 283rd (37.9).
Ohio ranks 136th in blocks per game (3.5) while Austin Peay ranks 219th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
The Governors rank 119th in steals per game (6.5) while the Bobcats rank 169th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
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