The Austin Peay Governors (1-2) will travel to Memorial Gym to take on the Vanderbilt Commodores (2-1). Action starts at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 20, 2019.
Austin Peay Governors vs. Vanderbilt Commodores ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Commodores lost a tough one against the Richmond Spiders, 93-92, while the Governors were beaten by the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, 72-65.
Austin Peay did a terrific job of converting from the charity stripe (17-21; 81.0 percent) while Vanderbilt had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (29.4 vs. 22.5). Aaron Nesmith had a good performance for Vanderbilt with 34 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Austin Peay was led by Terry Taylor, who had 22 points and 11 rebounds.
It could be a mistake-prone game for the Vanderbilt offense. Since the 2018-19 season, Vanderbilt ranks 303rd in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.7 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Austin Peay has forced the 33rd-most turnovers in the NCAA (22.0 percent). Additionally, the 12th-ranked offense of the Governors (offensive efficiency of 114.5) will go head-to-head against the 263rd-ranked defense of the Commodores (defensive efficiency of 105.6).
Austin Peay Governors at Vanderbilt Commodores Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Austin Peay, ATS Winner – Austin Peay, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Austin Peay ranks 35th in steals per game (7.8) while Vanderbilt ranks 252nd (5.2).
- The Commodores rank 61st in blocks per game (4.2) while the Governors rank 118th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
- Vanderbilt averages 23.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 110th in the country. Austin Peay ranks 132nd in three pointers allowed per game (21.6).
- The Governors rank 127th in assists per game (13.8) while the Commodores rank 247th (11.8).
- Austin Peay ranks 93rd in rebounds per game (37.1) while Vanderbilt ranks 180th in rebounds allowed per game (35.2).
