Austin Peay Governors vs. Duquesne Dukes ATS Prediction 12/21/19

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The Austin Peay Governors (5-5) will battle against the Duquesne Dukes (9-0) at McArthur Center. The game gets underway at 2:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.

Austin Peay Governors vs. Duquesne Dukes Betting Odds

Both teams thoroughly outplayed their last opponent. The Dukes defeated the Radford Highlanders 71-49, while the Governors beat the McKendree Bearcats 80-61.

Austin Peay played a nearly flawless game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.328 (above their season average of 0.279) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.0 (below their season average of 34.8). McKendree put up marks of 0.114 and 14.8, respectively, for those same stats. Duquesne, meanwhile, dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had a great offensive rebounding percentage of 32.1 (above their season average of 31.0) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.575 (above their season average of 0.539). Radford recorded marks of 19.5 and 0.368, respectively, for those same stats. Marcus Weathers put together a solid performance for Duquesne with 19 points and 13 rebounds. Meanwhile, Austin Peay was lifted by Terry Taylor, who had 39 points and nine rebounds.

This contest figures to be a high-scoring affair as a pair of the country’s best offenses go head-to-head. Dating back to last season, Duquesne ranks 41st with 105.6 points per 100 possessions and Austin Peay is 25th (113.5). Moreover, the Governors rank 57th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.6 percent), while the Dukes rank 31st in defensive rebounding percentage (67.5 percent).

Austin Peay Governors vs. Duquesne Dukes Free Pick

Free Pick: SU Winner – Duquesne, ATS Winner – Austin Peay, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Duquesne ranks 15th in assists allowed per game (13.3) while Austin Peay ranks 157th (13.9).
  • The Dukes rank 24th in steals allowed per game (6.5) while the Governors rank 72nd (6.0).
  • Duquesne ranks 58th in three pointers attempted per game (26.1) while Austin Peay ranks 103rd in three pointers allowed per game (21.3).
  • The Dukes rank 12th in rebounds allowed per game (36.2) while the Governors rank 110th (34.5).
  • Duquesne ranks third in blocks per game (5.1) while Austin Peay ranks 86th (3.4).