The Austin Peay Governors (1-1) will travel to the Donald Reynolds Center to challenge the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (2-1). The game starts at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 16, 2019.
Austin Peay Governors vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Golden Hurricane beat the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles, 74-67, while the Governors got blown out by the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, 97-75.
The Golden Hurricane had a much better free throw rate (0.302 vs. 0.194) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.547 vs. 0.403). Austin Peay, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (10.3 vs. 20.3). Tulsa received a boost from Brandon Rachal, who recorded 24 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Terry Taylor had a good game for Austin Peay, putting up 22 points and seven rebounds.
This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the offense of Tulsa. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, Tulsa ranks 144th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 18.1 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Austin Peay has forced the 29th-most turnovers in the NCAA (22.1 percent).
Austin Peay Governors vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Austin Peay, ATS Winner – Austin Peay, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Austin Peay ranks 32nd in steals per game (7.8) while Tulsa ranks 215th (5.6).
- The Governors rank 140th in blocks per game (3.3) while the Golden Hurricane rank 237th (2.4).
- Austin Peay ranks 122nd in assists per game (13.9) while Tulsa ranks 205th in assists allowed per game (13.7).
- The Governors rank 128th in three pointers allowed per game (21.7) while the Golden Hurricane rank 308th (27.1).
- Austin Peay averages 37.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 84th in the nation. Tulsa ranks 262nd in rebounds allowed per game (37.3).
