It will be a battle between OVC opponents when the Austin Peay Governors (17-7, 9-2 OVC) welcome the Eastern Illinois Panthers (13-11, 6-5 OVC) to the Winfield Dunn Center. The game is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Eastern Illinois Panthers vs. Austin Peay Governors Free Prediction
In the Panthers’ last game, they were topped by the Murray State Racers, 86-75. Murray State’s 0.292 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Eastern Illinois, who had a mark of 0.113. The Racers’ mark was above their season average of 0.250, while the Panthers’ was below their season average of 0.205. Eastern Illinois’ Mack Smith put together a good game, finishing with 13 points and six rebounds.
The Governors easily got past the SIUE Cougars in their last contest, 80-45. The Governors had a ridiculously low turnover percentage of 7.7 (better than their season average of 16.1) and held the Cougars to an effective field goal percentage of 0.340 (below their season average of 0.470). Terry Taylor was the game’s top scorer with 22 points on 9-for-14 shooting from the field.
This is the second game of the season between these two squads. In the first, Josiah Wallace scored a game-high 27 points and the Panthers beat the Governors 85-83. He also had five rebounds and five assists. The Panthers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (50.0 vs. 28.6) and had a better free throw rate (0.273 vs. 0.233).
The high-powered offense of Austin Peay (41st in the country with an offensive efficiency of 112.9) will go head-to-head against the bottom-tier defense of Eastern Illinois (279th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 107.0). The Governors should have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Eastern Illinois at Austin Peay ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Austin Peay, ATS Winner – Eastern Illinois, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Austin Peay averages 36.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 96th in the country. Eastern Illinois ranks 248th in rebounds allowed per game (37.7).
The Governors rank 21st in steals per game (8.5) while the Panthers rank 154th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
Austin Peay averages 14.2 assists per game, which ranks 103rd in the nation. Eastern Illinois ranks 221st in assists allowed per game (15.1).
The Governors rank 87th in blocks per game (3.6) while the Panthers rank 123rd in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
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The Panthers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.8, up from 3.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Governors have scored an average of 82.4 points per game (0.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.4 points per game (0.3 below their season average).
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