Expect a fast-paced game when the Austin Peay Governors (12-5, 4-0 OVC) travel to SIUE to take on the Cougars (5-11, 1-3 OVC). The game is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 17, 2019.
Austin Peay Governors vs. SIUE Cougars ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Cougars were blown out by the Jacksonville State Gamecocks, 90-54, while the Governors edged the UT Martin Skyhawks, 72-70.
Austin Peay played a nearly flawless game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (below their season average of 33.7) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.640 (above their season average of 0.542). For those same stats, UT Martin recorded marks of 25.7 and 0.508, respectively. SIUE, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.250 (above their season average of 0.228). David McFarland had a good outing for SIUE, putting up 10 points. Meanwhile, Terry Taylor played a key role for Austin Peay with 20 points and nine rebounds.
The Governors dominated this series last year, winning both contests. In the most recent contest, Austin Peay won 86-82. The Governors’ 14.8 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Cougars, who had a mark of 18.5. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
SIUE might have difficulty finding the bottom of the net as they square off against one of the nation’s best defenses. Austin Peay ranks 49th in defensive efficiency while the Cougars rank 267th in offensive efficiency.
Austin Peay at SIUE Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Austin Peay, ATS Winner – Austin Peay, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Austin Peay ranks 60th in rebounds per game (38.4) while SIUE ranks 205th in rebounds allowed per game (37.4).
- The Governors rank 82nd in blocks per game (3.6) while the Cougars rank 104th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- SIUE averages 22.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 155th in the country. Austin Peay ranks 156th in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).
- The Governors average 13.9 assists per game, which ranks 113th in the country. The Cougars rank 184th in assists allowed per game (14.9).
- Austin Peay averages 7.8 steals per game, which ranks 48th in the country. SIUE ranks 114th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Governors have scored an average of 77.8 points per game (4.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.6 points per game (0.3 below their season average).
- The Cougars’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.8, down from 6.8 for the season.
