The Troy Trojans (3-3) clash against the Austin Peay Governors (2-4) at Trojan Arena. The game starts at 8:15 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 29, 2018.
Austin Peay Governors at Troy Trojans Free Prediction
In the Governors’ last contest, they were defeated by the Ohio Bobcats, 85-82. Ohio won the rebounding battle. The Bobcats had 14 offensive rebounds and 50 total rebounds, while the Governors had nine and 41, respectively. Chris Porter-Bunton led Austin Peay in scoring with 16 points on 7-for-14 shooting.
The Trojans had no trouble getting past the North Alabama Lions in their last matchup, 77-58. Troy’s 0.614 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over North Alabama, who had a mark of 0.390. The Trojans’ mark was above their season average of 0.498, while the Lions’ was below their season average of 0.453. Jordon Varnado was the top scorer from either team with 20 points on 8-for-10 shooting from the field.
The Governors won the only game against the Trojans last season, 75-73. Austin Peay out-rebounded Troy. The Governors had 13 offensive rebounds and 32 total rebounds, while the Trojans had three and 25, respectively.
The offensive glass should be a major advantage for Austin Peay in this showdown. Since the 2017-18 season, the Governors rank 12th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.2 percent), while Troy ranks 204th in defensive rebounding percentage (71.0 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Troy ranks 39th in three pointers attempted per game (25.9) while Austin Peay ranks 305th (17.9).
The Trojans rank 22nd in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Governors rank 217th (3.9).
Austin Peay ranks 73rd in rebounds allowed per game (33.1) while Troy ranks 230th (36.2).
The Governors rank 111th in steals per game (6.6) while the Trojans rank 267th (5.1).
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