The Austin Peay Governors (3-4) will be at home in the Winfield Dunn Center when they challenge the North Florida Ospreys (6-4). Action gets underway at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 7, 2019.
North Florida Ospreys vs. Austin Peay Governors Betting Odds
In their last game, the Governors were beaten by the Arkansas Razorbacks, 69-61, while the Ospreys had no trouble getting past the High Point Panthers, 93-70.
North Florida dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an extraordinary effective field goal percentage of 0.682 (above their season average of 0.513) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.0 (above their season average of 32.0). For those same stats, High Point was 0.500 and 31.3, respectively. Austin Peay, on the other hand, held Arkansas to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0 (below the 34.1 mark opponents have averaged against Austin Peay this season). Terry Taylor had a solid performance for Austin Peay, contributing 20 points and six rebounds. North Florida was led by Carter Hendricksen, who contributed 23 points and eight rebounds.
The offensive glass should be a major advantage for Austin Peay in this battle. The Governors rank 31st in offensive rebounding percentage (34.0 percent), while North Florida ranks 304th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.4 percent) since last season. Also, the Ospreys rank 312th in turnover percentage (21.5 percent), while the Governors rank 45th in opponents’ turnover percentage (22.0 percent).
North Florida vs. Austin Peay Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Austin Peay, ATS Winner – North Florida, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Austin Peay averages 7.6 steals per game, which ranks 55th in the country. North Florida ranks 262nd in steals allowed per game (8.6).
- The Governors rank 106th in rebounds per game (37.0) while the Ospreys rank 276th in rebounds allowed per game (37.8).
- North Florida ranks 37th in blocks per game (4.5) while Austin Peay ranks 119th (3.5).
- The Ospreys rank 22nd in assists per game (15.9) while the Governors rank 218th in assists allowed per game (13.8).
- North Florida ranks 11th in three pointers attempted per game (28.6) while Austin Peay ranks 192nd (21.4).