The Austin Peay Governors (11-5, 3-0 OVC) and the UT Martin Skyhawks (5-9, 0-3 OVC), who both like to play fast, will go head-to-head at Skyhawk Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Austin Peay Governors vs. UT Martin Skyhawks Betting Prediction
In the Governors’ last matchup, they blew out the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks, 78-60. The Governors, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.539, had a great mark of 0.593, while the Redhawks had a turnover percentage of 22.4 (above their season average of 18.7). Austin Peay received a boost from Terry Taylor, who was the top scorer from either team with 17 points on 8-for-16 shooting.
The Skyhawks lost big to the Murray State Racers in their last game, 98-77. Murray State’s 9.6 turnover percentage was their largest strength over UT Martin, who had a rate of 17.1. The Racers’ mark was better than their season average of 16.4. Quintin Dove had a good performance for UT Martin, leading the team in scoring with 27 points on 10-for-15 shooting.
There could be plenty of transition offense in this contest that features a pair of the nation’s more fast-breaking teams. UT Martin ranks 39th in possessions per game (74.4) and Austin Peay is 56th (73.5). Additionally, the Governors’ 51st-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 113.0) will face off against the Skyhawks’ 333rd-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 111.8).
After the Governors won both contests against the Skyhawks last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, Austin Peay won 59-57. The Governors had a better free throw rate (0.362 vs. 0.276) and had a better turnover percentage (17.2 vs. 19.2).
Austin Peay Governors vs. UT Martin Skyhawks Free Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Austin Peay, ATS Winner – Austin Peay, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Austin Peay averages 38.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 58th in the NCAA. UT Martin ranks 232nd in rebounds allowed per game (38.6).
The Governors rank 94th in assists allowed per game (12.6) while the Skyhawks rank 227th (17.1).
UT Martin ranks 60th in three pointers attempted per game (25.6) while Austin Peay ranks 155th in three pointers allowed per game (23.3).
The Skyhawks average 8.2 steals per game, which ranks 30th in the nation. The Governors rank 106th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
Bettings Trends:
The Governors’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.6, down from 13.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Skyhawks have scored an average of 73.2 points per game (4.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 90.2 points per game (8.1 above their season average).
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