The Eastern Kentucky Colonels (7-6) and the Austin Peay Governors (8-5), who both like to play up-tempo, will face off at Winfield Dunn Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 3, 2019.
Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Austin Peay Governors ATS Prediction
In the Colonels’ last matchup, they were thoroughly outplayed by the Marshall Thundering Herd, 105-77. Marshall’s 0.553 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Eastern Kentucky, who had a rate of 0.344. Nick Mayo was Eastern Kentucky’s leading scorer with 26 points on 9-for-23 shooting.
The Governors won big over the Oakland City Mighty Oaks in their last outing, 114-53. The Governors had a much better turnover percentage (10.7 vs. 25.8) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (48.5 vs. 21.4). With 11 points and 10 assists, Austin Peay’s Dayton Gumm played well.
After the Governors won the lone contest against the Colonels last season, 90-84, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Governors knocked down 18 of their 25 free throws (72.0 percent) and had a much better turnover percentage (14.4 vs. 20.6).
Both teams have had a player step their game up over their last five games. Mayo (0 points) has been fantastic for the Colonels while Terry Taylor (0 points) has contributed greatly to the Governors.
There should be a fair amount of transition action in this showdown that showcases two of the nation’s more up-tempo teams. Austin Peay ranks 49th in possessions per game (73.9) and Eastern Kentucky is 59th (83.8).
Eastern Kentucky vs. Austin Peay ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Austin Peay averages 39.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 45th in the NCAA. Eastern Kentucky ranks 200th in rebounds allowed per game (42.2).
The Colonels average 11.6 steals per game, which ranks 46th in the NCAA. The Governors rank 131st in steals allowed per game (6.8).
Eastern Kentucky ranks 114th in three pointers attempted per game (29.5) while Austin Peay ranks 165th in three pointers allowed per game (23.5).
The Governors average 13.2 assists per game, which ranks 141st in the nation. The Colonels rank 184th in assists allowed per game (14.9).
Eastern Kentucky blocks 3.8 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 77th in the NCAA. Austin Peay ranks 101st in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
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The Colonels have been outscored by an average of 0.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Eastern Kentucky has defeated opponents by an average of 3.7 points.
During their last five games, the Governors have scored an average of 80.6 points per game (2.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.6 points per game (5.1 above their season average).
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