The Austin Peay Governors (16-7, 10-0 OVC) travel to Gentry Center to clash against the Tennessee State Tigers (14-9, 6-4 OVC). The Governors look to continue their 10-game winning streak. Action begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 6, 2020.
Austin Peay Governors at Tennessee State Tigers ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Tigers defeated the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 72-67, while the Governors beat the Eastern Illinois Panthers 68-64.
The Governors had a better free throw rate (0.180 vs. 0.102), while the Panthers had a turnover percentage of 23.7 (above their season average of 15.6). The Tigers, meanwhile, made 17 of their 24 free throws (70.8 percent) and held the Golden Eagles to an effective field goal percentage of 0.377 (below their season average of 0.485). Carlos Marshall Jr. had a solid game for Tennessee State with 15 points and seven rebounds. Terry Taylor, meanwhile had a good game for Austin Peay, recording 16 points and nine rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Taylor led the Governors to a 99-74 win. He notched a double-double with 37 points and 14 rebounds. The Governors’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Tigers. Austin Peay had a rate of 4.9, while Tennessee State posted a mark of 11.8.
The upper-echelon offense of Tennessee State (28th in the NCAA with an effective field goal percentage 0.542) will face off against the bottom-tier defense of Austin Peay (332nd in effective field goal percentage allowed 0.536). The Tigers should have the advantage on that side of the ball. Also, the Governors are among the NCAA’s best at getting to the line, ranking 46th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.273). The Tigers, meanhwile, rank 322nd in opponents’ FTA rate (0.289).
Austin Peay Governors at Tennessee State Tigers Betting Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Austin Peay, ATS Winner – Austin Peay, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Austin Peay ranks 45th in three pointers allowed per game (19.1) while Tennessee State ranks 188th (22.8).
- The Tigers are 44th in the nation with 32.3 rebounds allowed per game while the Governors are 52nd with 32.6 rebounds allowed per game.
- The Tigers average 14.0 assists per game, which ranks 93rd in the country. The Governors rank 203rd in assists allowed per game (14.2).
- Tennessee State ranks 50th in blocks per game (4.3) while Austin Peay ranks 120th (3.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 74.0 points per game (0.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 79.2 points per game (6.4 above their season average).
- The Governors’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 14.4, up from 6.5 for the season.
