Expect a fast-paced game when the Austin Peay Governors (14-7, 6-2 OVC) head to Tennessee Tech to play the Golden Eagles (7-14, 3-5 OVC). The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019, and will air on ESPNews.
Austin Peay Governors vs. Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Golden Eagles beat the Eastern Kentucky Colonels, 91-85, while the Governors lost to the Belmont Bruins, 96-92.
The Golden Eagles held the Colonels to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.6 (below their season average of 29.4) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.636 (above their season average of 0.487). Austin Peay, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 9.7 (better than their season average of 16.3). Tennessee Tech’s Jr Clay had a solid performance, finishing with 22 points, nine rebounds and eight assists. Terry Taylor, meanwhile played a key role for Austin Peay with 23 points and eight rebounds.
The Golden Eagles dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent matchup, Tennessee Tech won 86-80. One of Tennessee Tech’s largest advantages was getting to the charity stripe. They had 33 free throw attempts, while Austin Peay had 22. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
There should be a fair amount of transition offense in this contest that features two of the country’s more fast-breaking teams. Tennessee Tech ranks 41st in possessions per game (73.6) and Austin Peay is 51st (73.3).
Austin Peay at Tennessee Tech Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Austin Peay, ATS Winner – Austin Peay, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Austin Peay averages 8.1 steals per game, which ranks 30th in the country. Tennessee Tech ranks 204th in steals allowed per game (8.8).
- The Golden Eagles rank 36th in blocks per game (4.5) while the Governors rank 91st (3.6).
- Austin Peay ranks 219th in three pointers attempted per game (20.2) while Tennessee Tech ranks 234th (19.8).
- The Governors rank 92nd in rebounds per game (37.1) while the Golden Eagles rank 262nd in rebounds allowed per game (38.8).
- Austin Peay ranks 95th in assists per game (14.3) while Tennessee Tech ranks 257th in assists allowed per game (17.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Golden Eagles have scored an average of 64.4 points per game (5.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.6 points per game (5.1 below their season average).
- The Governors’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.8, down from 10.9 for the season.
