The Austin Peay Governors (19-14) battle against the UIC Flames (18-15) in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament at Winfield Dunn Center. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.
UIC Flames vs. Austin Peay Governors ATS Prediction
The Flames come in on a high note after blowing out the Saint Francis U Red Flash in their last outing, 84-61. UIC’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Saint Francis U. The Flames had a rate of 0.623 (above their season average of 0.506), while the Red Flash posted a mark of 0.379 (below their season average of 0.539). Tarkus Ferguson had a solid performance for UIC, finishing with 11 points and 10 rebounds.
In the Governors’ last matchup, they beat the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks, 80-66. The Governors held the Warhawks to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.7 (below their season average of 27.2). The Warhawks also had a turnover percentage of 22.0 (above their season average of 15.3). Averyl Ugba was the top scorer from either team with 27 points on 11-for-16 shooting.
Austin Peay might struggle to score as they face off against one of the nation’s best defenses. UIC currently ranks 56th in defensive efficiency, while the Governors rank 163rd in offensive efficiency. Ball security could be troublesome for the Flames. They rank 308th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 20.8 percent), while the Governors force the seventh-most turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 23.2 percent).
UIC Flames vs. Austin Peay Governors Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Austin Peay, ATS Winner – Austin Peay, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Austin Peay ranks 74th in assists allowed per game (12.1) while UIC ranks 273rd (15.5).
The Flames average 7.1 blocks per game, which ranks second in the NCAA. The Governors rank 190th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
Austin Peay ranks 60th in rebounds allowed per game (32.6) while UIC ranks 241st (36.7).
The Governors rank 104th in steals allowed per game (5.9) while the Flames rank 225th (7.3).
Austin Peay ranks 38th in three pointers allowed per game (19.3) while UIC ranks 140th (21.4).
Bettings Trends:
The Flames’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.2, down from 3.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Governors have scored an average of 76.4 points per game (2.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.2 points per game (4.6 above their season average).
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