The Austin Peay Governors (15-7, 7-2 OVC) and their outstanding offense head to Jacksonville State to play the Gamecocks (16-6, 8-1 OVC) and their exceptional defense. The game begins at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Austin Peay Governors vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Gamecocks won big over the Murray State Racers 88-68, while the Governors were victorious over the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 77-66.
The Governors had a turnover percentage of 10.8 (better than their season average of 16.0) and held the Golden Eagles to an effective field goal percentage of 0.443 (below their season average of 0.494). The Gamecocks, on the other hand, had an absurd effective field goal percentage of 0.621 (above their season average of 0.501) and held the Racers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.0 (below their season average of 33.6). Jason Burnell led the way for Jacksonville State, recording 21 points and 15 rebounds. Terry Taylor fueled Austin Peay with 18 points and eight rebounds.
The Governors dominated this series last year, taking both contests. In the last matchup, Austin Peay won 60-57. One of Austin Peay’s largest advantages was getting to the charity stripe. They had 26 free throw attempts, while Jacksonville State had 22. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
This has potential to be a sloppy game for the offense of Jacksonville State. Jacksonville State ranks 131st in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 18.2 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Austin Peay forces the 19th-most turnovers in the nation (23.7 percent). Moreover, the Governors’ 40th-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 113.1) will go head-to-head against the Gamecocks’ 23rd-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 93.5).
Austin Peay vs. Jacksonville State ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Jacksonville State, ATS Winner – Jacksonville State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Jacksonville State averages 39.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 35th in the NCAA. Austin Peay ranks 138th in rebounds allowed per game (34.9).
- The Governors rank 217th in three pointers attempted per game (20.1) while the Gamecocks rank 259th (18.4).
- Jacksonville State averages 13.5 assists per game, which ranks 135th in the NCAA. Austin Peay ranks 156th in assists allowed per game (13.7).
- The Gamecocks average 8.3 steals per game, which ranks 23rd in the NCAA. The Governors rank 117th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
- Jacksonville State ranks 29th in blocks per game (4.6) while Austin Peay ranks 81st (3.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Governors’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.6, down from 10.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Gamecocks have scored an average of 78.2 points per game (1.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.0 points per game (3.8 above their season average).
