The Austin Peay Governors (13-5, 5-0 OVC) look to continue their five-game winning streak against the Eastern Illinois Panthers (10-8, 3-2 OVC) at Lantz Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 4:15 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Austin Peay Governors vs. Eastern Illinois Panthers Free Prediction
In the Governors’ last contest, they beat the SIUE Cougars, 79-71. The Governors forced 18 turnovers and held the Cougars to an offensive rebounding percentage of 24.3 (below their season average of 31.1). Austin Peay rallied around Terry Taylor, who was the top scorer from either team with 33 points on 12-for-24 shooting.
The Panthers lost big to the Murray State Racers in their last outing, 83-61. Murray State’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Eastern Illinois. The Racers had a rate of 36.4 (above their season average of 33.9), while the Panthers posted a mark of 23.4 (below the 30.6 mark opponents have averaged against Murray State this season). With 22 points on 9-for-14 shooting, Mack Smith led Eastern Illinois in scoring.
The ineffective offense of Eastern Illinois will square off against the elite defense of Austin Peay. The Panthers rank 253rd in offensive efficiency, while the Governors are 46th in defensive efficiency. The Governors figure to have the advantage on that end of the court.
After the Governors won all three matchups against the Panthers last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent matchup, Austin Peay won 73-66. Austin Peay’s rebounding was their largest strength. The Governors had 14 offensive rebounds and 41 total rebounds, while the Panthers had eight and 34, respectively.
Austin Peay Governors vs. Eastern Illinois Panthers Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Austin Peay, ATS Winner – Eastern Illinois, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Austin Peay ranks 59th in rebounds per game (38.5) while Eastern Illinois ranks 244th in rebounds allowed per game (38.3).
The Governors average 14.0 assists per game, which ranks 115th in the nation. The Panthers rank 216th in assists allowed per game (15.5).
Austin Peay averages 8.0 steals per game, which ranks 39th in the country. Eastern Illinois ranks 116th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
The Panthers rank 133rd in three pointers attempted per game (22.6) while the Governors rank 146th in three pointers allowed per game (22.9).
Austin Peay averages 3.5 blocks per game, which ranks 92nd in the country. Eastern Illinois ranks 102nd in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
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The Governors’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.0, down from 12.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 73.2 points per game (1.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.0 points per game (0.5 above their season average).
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