It will be a meeting between two outstanding offenses when the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (12-17, 5-11 OVC) go head-to-head against the Austin Peay Governors (21-8, 13-3 OVC) at McBrayer Arena. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 28, 2019.
Austin Peay Governors vs. Eastern Kentucky Colonels Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Colonels lost a tough one against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks, 104-101, while the Governors were victorious over the UT Martin Skyhawks, 92-78.
Austin Peay played a nearly flawless game. They had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 42.5 (above their season average of 32.1) and a turnover percentage of 9.4 (better than their season average of 14.8). UT Martin recorded marks of 22.6 and 15.3, respectively, for those same stats. Eastern Kentucky, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 10.1 (better than their season average of 15.8). Eastern Kentucky received a boost from Nick Mayo, who put up 32 points and 14 rebounds. Meanwhile, Terry Taylor led the way for Austin Peay, contributing 25 points and 12 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Taylor led the Governors to a 93-75 victory. He recorded 24 points and six rebounds. Austin Peay launched 21 three pointers, making 11 of them (52.4 percent), while Eastern Kentucky was 8-28 (28.6 percent).
Eastern Kentucky might have a difficult time finding the bottom of the net as they clash against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Austin Peay ranks 81st in defensive efficiency while the Colonels rank 259th in offensive efficiency. Furthermore, the Governors, who rank 60th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.5 percent), will try to take advantage of the Colonels, who rank 253rd in defensive rebounding percentage (70.2 percent).
Austin Peay Governors vs. Eastern Kentucky Colonels Free Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Austin Peay, ATS Winner – Eastern Kentucky, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Austin Peay averages 37.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 82nd in the country. Eastern Kentucky ranks 289th in rebounds allowed per game (41.7).
- The Governors rank 119th in assists per game (13.8) while the Colonels rank 225th in assists allowed per game (15.1).
- Austin Peay ranks 115th in blocks per game (3.4) while Eastern Kentucky ranks 154th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- The Colonels rank 27th in three pointers attempted per game (27.0) while the Governors rank 210th (20.8).
- Austin Peay averages 7.9 steals per game, which ranks 31st in the nation. Eastern Kentucky ranks 157th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Governors have scored an average of 82.6 points per game (0.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.4 points per game (3.9 above their season average).
- The Colonels’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.0, up from 0.6 for the season.
