The Alabama State Hornets (1-10) challenge the Austin Peay Governors (5-6) at McArthur Center. Action begins at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 22, 2019.
Alabama State Hornets vs. Austin Peay Governors ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Governors fell to the Duquesne Dukes, 86-77, while the Hornets were defeated by the UAB Blazers, 71-63.
Alabama State had a turnover percentage of 15.3 (better than their season average of 20.8) while Austin Peay held Duquesne to an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.9 (below their season average of 31.1). Terry Taylor had a good game for Austin Peay with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Alabama State rallied around Tobi Ewuosho, who put up 17 points and six rebounds.
The physical Austin Peay offense might be living from the free throw line in this matchup. The Governors currently rank 35th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.282, while Alabama State ranks 257th in FTA rate allowed (0.245). Ball security could be troublesome for the Hornets. They rank 319th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 22.5 percent), while the Governors force the 40th-most turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 23.5 percent).
Alabama State Hornets vs. Austin Peay Governors Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Austin Peay, ATS Winner – Austin Peay, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Austin Peay ranks 99th in rebounds allowed per game (33.9) while Alabama State ranks 233rd (38.7).
- The Governors rank 73rd in steals per game (7.5) while the Hornets rank 144th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
- The Governors rank 12th in blocks allowed per game (2.0) while the Hornets rank 116th (3.8).
- Austin Peay ranks 147th in assists per game (12.7) while Alabama State ranks 229th (8.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Governors have been outscored by an average of 4.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Austin Peay has defeated opponents by an average of 1.9 points.
- During their last five games, the Hornets have scored an average of 57.4 points per game (1.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.8 points per game (0.5 below their season average).
