The Arkansas Razorbacks (7-0) try to remain undefeated when they meet the Austin Peay Governors (3-3) at Bud Walton Arena. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 3, 2019.
Austin Peay Governors at Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Razorbacks were victorious over the Northern Kentucky Norse 66-60, while the Governors had no trouble getting past the South Carolina State Bulldogs 92-66.
Austin Peay dominated every stat category in the game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.411 (above their season average of 0.260) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.616 (above their season average of 0.516). For those same stats, South Carolina State was 0.263 and 0.447, respectively. The Razorbacks, meanwhile, held the Norse to an offensive rebounding percentage of 14.7 (below their season average of 30.1) and had a free throw rate of 0.309 (above their season average of 0.231). Arkansas was lifted by Jimmy Whitt Jr., who recorded 24 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Terry Taylor had a good game for Austin Peay, finishing with 25 points and eight rebounds.
The Razorbacks won the lone game between these two teams last year, 76-65. The Razorbacks’ 13.2 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Governors, who had a mark of 21.0.
The aggressive Arkansas offense seems poised to dominate from the free throw line. The Razorbacks rank 86th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.254, while Austin Peay ranks 209th in FTA rate allowed (0.234) since the 2018-19 season. Furthermore, the elite offense of the Governors ranks 51st in effective field goal percentage (0.536), while the Razorbacks have been 57th-best in the NCAA at effective field goal percentage allowed (0.475).
Austin Peay Governors vs. Arkansas Razorbacks Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Arkansas, ATS Winner – Austin Peay, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Austin Peay averages 37.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 91st in the country. Arkansas ranks 288th in rebounds allowed per game (37.7).
- The Governors rank 42nd in steals per game (7.7) while the Razorbacks rank 140th in steals allowed per game (6.2).
- The Razorbacks average 15.5 assists per game, which ranks 34th in the NCAA. The Governors rank 230th in assists allowed per game (13.8).
- Arkansas ranks 15th in blocks per game (5.0) while Austin Peay ranks 125th (3.6).