The Austin Peay Governors (10-5, 2-0 OVC) will be at the Show Me Center to challenge the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (6-9, 1-1 OVC) in an OVC matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 8:45 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
Austin Peay Governors vs. Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Betting Odds
In their last game, the Redhawks fell to the Saint Louis Billikens, 75-65, while the Governors had no trouble getting past the Oakland City Mighty Oaks, 114-53.
Austin Peay dominated nearly every facet of 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. Southeast Missouri State, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.491 vs. 0.519). Ledarrius Brewer had a solid performance for Southeast Missouri State, finishing with 18 points and seven rebounds. Dayton Gumm, meanwhile fueled Austin Peay with 11 points and 10 assists.
The Governors dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last game, Austin Peay won 96-81. Austin Peay’s rebounding was their largest advantage. The Governors had more offensive rebounds (11 vs. six), defensive rebounds (23 vs. 21) and total rebounds (34 vs. 27). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
The Governors’ Terry Taylor has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 0 points per game. Meanwhile, Brewer has averaged 0 points during that same time frame for the Redhawks.
It could be a mistake-prone game for the Southeast Missouri State offense. Southeast Missouri State ranks 299th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.2 percent), while the gambling defense of Austin Peay forces the 38th-most turnovers in the NCAA (23.1 percent).
Austin Peay at Southeast Missouri State Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Austin Peay, ATS Winner – Southeast Missouri State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Southeast Missouri State ranks 35th in three pointers attempted per game (27.2) while Austin Peay ranks 210th (20.2).
- The Redhawks rank 99th in assists per game (14.3) while the Governors rank 122nd in assists allowed per game (13.1).
- Austin Peay averages 7.7 steals per game, which ranks 57th in the NCAA. Southeast Missouri State ranks 71st in steals allowed per game (6.0).
- The Governors average 39.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 55th in the NCAA. The Redhawks rank 176th in rebounds allowed per game (36.5).
- Austin Peay averages 3.6 blocks per game, which ranks 82nd in the nation. Southeast Missouri State ranks 125th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Redhawks have scored an average of 72.8 points per game (0.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.4 points per game (7.9 below their season average).
- The Governors’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.0, down from 12.8 for the season.
