The Eastern Illinois Panthers (13-11, 6-5 OVC) will be at the Winfield Dunn Center to go head-to-head with the Austin Peay Governors (17-7, 9-2 OVC) in an OVC matchup. The game starts at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Eastern Illinois Panthers at Austin Peay Governors Betting Odds
In their last game, the Governors won big over the SIUE Cougars, 80-45, while the Panthers were beaten by the Murray State Racers, 86-75.
Austin Peay played a nearly perfect game. They had a fantastically low turnover percentage of 7.7 (better than their season average of 16.1) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.543 (below their season average of 0.548). For those same stats, SIUE put up marks of 23.6 and 0.340, respectively. Eastern Illinois, on the other hand, was en fuego from beyond the arc (12-29; 41.4 percent). Austin Peay was lifted by Terry Taylor, who contributed 22 points and six rebounds. Mack Smith had a solid performance for Eastern Illinois, finishing with 13 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Josiah Wallace led the Panthers to an 85-83 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 27 points. The Panthers’ offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the Governors. Eastern Illinois had a rate of 50.0, while Austin Peay posted a mark of 28.6.
The high-octane offense of Austin Peay (41st in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 112.9) will clash against the porous defense of Eastern Illinois (279th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 107.0). The Governors figure to have the edge on that end of the court.
Eastern Illinois Panthers at Austin Peay Governors Odds Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Austin Peay, ATS Winner – Austin Peay, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Austin Peay averages 36.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 96th in the NCAA. Eastern Illinois ranks 248th in rebounds allowed per game (37.7).
- The Governors rank 87th in blocks per game (3.6) while the Panthers rank 123rd in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- The Governors average 8.5 steals per game, which ranks 21st in the country. The Panthers rank 154th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
- Austin Peay averages 14.2 assists per game, which ranks 103rd in the nation. Eastern Illinois ranks 221st in assists allowed per game (15.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Governors’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.0, up from 11.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 69.0 points per game (2.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.8 points per game (2.5 below their season average).
