A six-game home winning streak is on the line for the West Virginia Mountaineers (7-1) when they challenge the Austin Peay Governors (4-4) at WVU Coliseum. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 12, 2019.
Austin Peay Governors at West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Mountaineers lost a tough one against the St. John’s Red Storm, 70-68, while the Governors defeated the North Florida Ospreys, 90-83.
Austin Peay played a nearly perfect game. They had a great turnover percentage of 8.8 (better than their season average of 17.5) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.3 (below their season average of 37.1). North Florida was 19.8 and 25.0, respectively, for those same stats. West Virginia, on the other hand, held St. John’s to an effective field goal percentage of 0.343 (below their season average of 0.489). West Virginia received a boost from Derek Culver, who finished with 12 points and 18 rebounds. Meanwhile, Terry Taylor played a pivotal role for Austin Peay with 20 points and 12 rebounds.
It could be a sloppy game for the West Virginia offense. Since last season, West Virginia ranks 290th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.2 percent), while the disruptive defense of Austin Peay has forced the 77th-most turnovers in the nation (22.0 percent). Moreover, the 15th-ranked offense of the Governors (offensive efficiency of 114.5) will try to exploit the 277th-ranked defense of the Mountaineers (defensive efficiency of 104.4).
Austin Peay Governors vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – West Virginia, ATS Winner – West Virginia, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Austin Peay ranks 59th in steals per game (7.6) while West Virginia ranks 197th in steals allowed per game (8.1).
- The Governors rank 96th in blocks per game (3.5) while the Mountaineers rank 123rd in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- The Mountaineers rank 23rd in rebounds per game (40.1) while the Governors rank 112th in rebounds allowed per game (34.3).
- West Virginia ranks 114th in assists per game (13.5) while Austin Peay ranks 169th in assists allowed per game (13.7).
