It will be a battle between OVC opponents when the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (6-9, 1-1 OVC) welcome the Austin Peay Governors (10-5, 2-0 OVC) to the Show Me Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 8:45 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
Austin Peay Governors at Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Free Prediction
In the Governors’ last matchup, they blew out the Oakland City Mighty Oaks, 114-53. The Governors had a much better turnover percentage (10.7 vs. 25.8) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (48.5 vs. 21.4). Dayton Gumm had a solid performance for Austin Peay, recording 11 points and 10 assists.
The Redhawks lost to the Saint Louis Billikens in their last game, 75-65. One of Saint Louis’ biggest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They had 33 free throw attempts, while Southeast Missouri State had just 10. With 18 points on 7-for-17 shooting, Ledarrius Brewer was Southeast Missouri State’s leading scorer.
After the Governors won both matchups against the Redhawks last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the most recent matchup, Austin Peay won 96-81. The Governors had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.4 vs. 20.7) and had a much better turnover percentage (12.0 vs. 18.2).
Both teams have had a player step their game up over their last five games. Terry Taylor (0 points) has been great for the Governors while Brewer (0 points) has contributed greatly to the Redhawks.
It could be a sloppy game for the Southeast Missouri State offense. Southeast Missouri State ranks 299th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.2 percent), while the pesky defense of Austin Peay forces the 38th-most turnovers in the NCAA (23.1 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Southeast Missouri State ranks 35th in three pointers attempted per game (27.2) while Austin Peay ranks 210th (20.2).
The Governors rank 55th in rebounds per game (39.1) while the Redhawks rank 176th in rebounds allowed per game (36.5).
Austin Peay ranks 82nd in blocks per game (3.6) while Southeast Missouri State ranks 125th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
The Redhawks average 14.3 assists per game, which ranks 99th in the country. The Governors rank 122nd in assists allowed per game (13.1).
Austin Peay averages 7.7 steals per game, which ranks 57th in the country. Southeast Missouri State ranks 71st in steals allowed per game (6.0).
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The Governors’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.0, down from 12.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Redhawks have scored an average of 72.8 points per game (0.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.4 points per game (7.9 below their season average).
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