The Alabama A&M Bulldogs (0-7) seek their first win when they meet the Austin Peay Governors (3-4) at Elmore Gymnasium. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 1, 2018.
Austin Peay Governors vs. Alabama A&M Bulldogs Betting Prediction
The last time the Governors played, they topped the Troy Trojans, 79-74. Austin Peay launched 27 three pointers, making 11 of them (40.7 percent). Troy, meanwhile, was just 4-26 (15.4 percent). Chris Porter-Bunton played a key role for Austin Peay with 16 points and 15 rebounds.
The Bulldogs lost to the UAB Blazers in their last matchup, 67-57. UAB’s 38.7 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over Alabama A&M, who had a rate of 25.6. The Blazers’ mark was below their season average of 39.8. With 11 points and six rebounds, Alabama A&M’s Gerron Scissum put together a good game.
The Governors won the lone contest against the Bulldogs last season, 67-47. The Governors had a much better turnover percentage (15.5 vs. 34.4) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.1 vs. 16.7).
This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the offense of Alabama A&M. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Alabama A&M ranks 353rd in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 23.8 percent), while the pesky defense of Austin Peay has forced the 16th-most turnovers in the NCAA (22.6 percent). Furthermore, the Governors, who rank 17th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.9 percent), will battle against the Bulldogs, who rank 325th in defensive rebounding percentage (67.7 percent).
Austin Peay vs. Alabama A&M Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Austin Peay ranks 102nd in steals per game (6.6) while Alabama A&M ranks 291st (4.4).
The Governors rank 88th in assists allowed per game (12.3) while the Bulldogs rank 264th (14.8).
Austin Peay ranks 89th in rebounds allowed per game (33.5) while Alabama A&M ranks 251st (36.8).
The Governors rank 176th in blocks per game (3.1) while the Bulldogs rank 292nd (1.6).
Alabama A&M ranks 258th in three pointers attempted per game (19.5) while Austin Peay ranks 296th (18.1).
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