Expect a fast-paced game when the SIUE Cougars (8-14, 4-6 OVC) head to Austin Peay to take on the Governors (16-7, 8-2 OVC). The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.
SIUE Cougars vs. Austin Peay Governors Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Governors barely escaped the Jacksonville State Gamecocks 74-71, while the Cougars were victorious over the Eastern Kentucky Colonels 88-82.
SIUE dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.418 (above their season average of 0.236) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.6 (below their season average of 30.7). For those same stats, Eastern Kentucky was 0.227 and 17.6, respectively. Austin Peay, on the other hand, made good use of their 25 trips to the free throw line, converting on 21 of them (84.0 percent). Jacksonville State was 19-21 (90.5 percent). Austin Peay’s Terry Taylor played well, recording 30 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, SIUE was lifted by Brandon Jackson, who had 25 points and nine rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Taylor led the Governors to a 79-71 victory. He notched a double-double with 33 points and 12 rebounds. The Governors’ 14.5 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Cougars, who had a rate of 20.9.
The high-octane offense of Austin Peay (44th in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 112.6) will go head-to-head against the porous defense of SIUE (311th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 109.2). The Governors figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball.
SIUE at Austin Peay Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Austin Peay, ATS Winner – SIUE, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Austin Peay ranks 22nd in steals per game (8.3) while SIUE ranks 141st in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- The Cougars rank 148th in three pointers attempted per game (22.4) while the Governors rank 229th (20.0).
- The Governors rank 116th in rebounds per game (36.5) while the Cougars rank 231st in rebounds allowed per game (37.4).
- Austin Peay averages 14.0 assists per game, which ranks 108th in the NCAA. SIUE ranks 191st in assists allowed per game (14.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Governors’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.6, down from 10.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 79.8 points per game (4.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 82.2 points per game (1.1 above their season average).
