It will be a battle between two outstanding offenses when the Arkansas Razorbacks (8-3) meet the Austin Peay Governors (8-4) at Bud Walton Arena. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, December 28, 2018, and will air on SEC Network.
Austin Peay Governors at Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Razorbacks lost a tough one against the Texas Longhorns, 73-71, while the Governors had no trouble getting past the Oakland City Mighty Oaks, 114-53.
Austin Peay dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 10.7 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 48.5. Oakland City had marks of 25.8 and 21.4, respectively, for those same stats. Arkansas, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.475 vs. 0.388). Arkansas was led by Daniel Gafford, who recorded 20 points and 12 rebounds. Meanwhile, Dayton Gumm played a key role for Austin Peay with 11 points and 10 assists.
The Governors’ Terry Taylor has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 0 points per game. Meanwhile, Gafford has averaged 0 points during that same time frame for the Razorbacks.
There could be plenty of transition action in this contest that showcases a pair of the country’s more up-tempo teams. Arkansas currently ranks 20th in possessions per game (76.1) and Austin Peay is 46th (74.1). Moreover, the Governors could control the offensive glass in this meeting as they rank 59th in the NCAA in offensive rebounding percentage at 33.3 percent. The Razorbacks, meanwhile, rank 293rd at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 68.1 percent.
Austin Peay Governors at Arkansas Razorbacks ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Austin Peay, ATS Winner – Arkansas, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Austin Peay averages 39.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 55th in the nation. Arkansas ranks 220th in rebounds allowed per game (39.4).
- The Governors rank 166th in three pointers allowed per game (24.1) while the Razorbacks rank 226th (26.8).
- Arkansas averages 8.3 steals per game, which ranks 34th in the country. Austin Peay ranks 80th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
- The Razorbacks rank 15th in assists per game (17.8) while the Governors rank 132nd (13.4).
- Arkansas ranks fifth in blocks per game (6.3) while Austin Peay ranks 93rd (3.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Razorbacks have scored an average of 78.6 points per game (3.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.2 points per game (4.5 below their season average).
- The Governors’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.0, down from 14.3 for the season.
