The Austin Peay Governors (12-5, 4-0 OVC) and the SIUE Cougars (5-11, 1-3 OVC), who both like to play fast, will face off at Sam M. Vadalabene Center. The game gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 17, 2019.
Austin Peay Governors at SIUE Cougars Free Prediction
In the Governors’ last contest, they defeated the UT Martin Skyhawks, 72-70. The Governors held the Skyhawks to an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.7 (below their season average of 32.0) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.640 (above their season average of 0.542). With 20 points on 10-for-14 shooting, Terry Taylor was the top scorer from either team.
The Cougars got blown out by the Jacksonville State Gamecocks in their last contest, 90-54. Jacksonville State’s 38.5 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over SIUE, who had a rate of 17.8. The Gamecocks’ mark was above their season average of 32.1, while the Cougars’ was below their season average of 32.0. SIUE’s David McFarland put together a good game, leading the team in scoring with 10 points on 2-for-6 shooting.
After the Governors won both meetings against the Cougars last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last matchup, Austin Peay won 86-82. The Governors had a better turnover percentage (14.8 vs. 18.5) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.635 vs. 0.554).
The ineffective offense of SIUE (267th in the country with an offensive efficiency of 100.4) will face off against the top-notch defense of Austin Peay (49th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 94.7). The Governors should have the edge on that end of the court.
Austin Peay at SIUE ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Austin Peay, ATS Winner – Austin Peay, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Austin Peay ranks 60th in rebounds per game (38.4) while SIUE ranks 205th in rebounds allowed per game (37.4).
The Governors rank 113th in assists per game (13.9) while the Cougars rank 184th in assists allowed per game (14.9).
Austin Peay averages 7.8 steals per game, which ranks 48th in the country. SIUE ranks 114th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
The Governors average 3.6 blocks per game, which ranks 82nd in the NCAA. The Cougars rank 104th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
SIUE ranks 155th in three pointers attempted per game (22.2) while Austin Peay ranks 156th in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).
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The Governors’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.2, down from 12.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 75.4 points per game (1.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 81.2 points per game (0.3 above their season average).
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