The SIUE Cougars (8-14, 4-6 OVC) and the Austin Peay Governors (16-7, 8-2 OVC), who both like to play fast, will clash at Winfield Dunn Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.
SIUE Cougars at Austin Peay Governors Free Prediction
In the Cougars’ last outing, they beat the Eastern Kentucky Colonels, 88-82. The Cougars had an absurd free throw rate of 0.418 (above their season average of 0.236) and held the Colonels to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.6 (below their season average of 28.8). Brandon Jackson played a key role for SIUE with 25 points and nine rebounds.
The Governors barely escaped the Jacksonville State Gamecocks in their last game, 74-71. Austin Peay was effective at getting to and converting from the free throw line. The Governors made 21 of their 25 free throws (84.0 percent), while the Gamecocks were 19-21 (90.5 percent). Terry Taylor was the top scorer from either team with 30 points on 10-for-17 shooting from the field.
The high-powered offense of Austin Peay will clash against the porous defense of SIUE. The Governors rank 44th in offensive efficiency, while the Cougars are 311th in defensive efficiency. The Governors figure to have the advantage on that end of the court.
This is the second game of the season between these two squads. In the first, Taylor scored a game-high 33 points and the Governors topped the Cougars 79-71. He also had 12 rebounds. The Governors had a much better turnover percentage (14.5 vs. 20.9) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (27.3 vs. 24.3).
SIUE Cougars at Austin Peay Governors Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Austin Peay, ATS Winner – SIUE, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Austin Peay averages 14.0 assists per game, which ranks 108th in the country. SIUE ranks 191st in assists allowed per game (14.4).
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The Cougars’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.4, down from 5.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Governors have scored an average of 83.0 points per game (0.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 78.4 points per game (6.6 above their season average).
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