Expect a shootout when the Belmont Bruins (14-6, 5-2 OVC) meet the Austin Peay Governors (13-7, 7-0 OVC) at Winfield Dunn Center. Action starts at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
Belmont Bruins vs. Austin Peay Governors ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Governors won big over the Tennessee State Tigers, 99-74, while the Bruins lost to the Murray State Racers, 85-75.
Austin Peay played a nearly perfect game. They had an absurdly low turnover percentage of 4.9 (better than their season average of 16.6) and a free throw rate of 0.313 (above their season average of 0.266). Tennessee State put up marks of 11.8 and 0.200, respectively, for those same stats. Belmont, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (12.6 vs. 15.0). Austin Peay was lifted by Terry Taylor, who contributed 37 points and 14 rebounds. Meanwhile, Nick Muszynski fueled Belmont with 19 points and nine rebounds.
The Bruins dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last game, Belmont won 83-67. The Bruins’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Governors. Belmont had a rate of 40.6, while Austin Peay posted a mark of 25.0. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
The Bruins’ Adam Kunkel has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 15 points,3.2 assists per game. Meanwhile, Jordyn Adams has averaged 18 points,1.2 steals during that same time frame for the Governors.
The game should be a matchup of strength against strength as the high-powered offense of Austin Peay takes on the stingy defense of Belmont. The Governors rank 13th in offensive efficiency, while the Bruins are 46th in defensive efficiency.
Belmont Bruins vs. Austin Peay Governors Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Austin Peay, ATS Winner – Austin Peay, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Belmont ranks second in assists per game (18.8) while Austin Peay ranks 194th in assists allowed per game (14.2).
- The Governors rank 11th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while the Bruins rank 75th (3.1).
- Austin Peay averages 7.2 steals per game, which ranks 85th in the NCAA. Belmont ranks 131st in steals allowed per game (6.7).
- The Bruins rank 16th in three pointers attempted per game (28.6) while the Governors rank 204th (20.4).
- Belmont ranks 19th in rebounds per game (40.5) while Austin Peay ranks 202nd (34.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bruins have scored an average of 82.6 points per game (1.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.4 points per game (0.6 above their season average).
- The Governors’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 15.6, up from 5.7 for the season.
