SIUE Cougars at Austin Peay Governors ATS Prediction 01/30/20

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The Austin Peay Governors (14-7, 8-0 OVC) and the SIUE Cougars (5-16, 2-6 OVC) square off at Winfield Dunn Center. The Governors will try to prolong their eight-game winning streak. Action starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 30, 2020.

SIUE Cougars vs. Austin Peay Governors Betting Odds

In their last game, the Governors beat the Belmont Bruins, 86-78, while the Cougars lost a tough one against the UT Martin Skyhawks, 79-76.

Austin Peay played a nearly perfect game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.286 (above their season average of 0.269) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 32.4 (below their season average of 34.0). For those same stats, Belmont was 0.094 and 16.7, respectively. SIUE, meanwhile, had an effective field goal percentage of 0.620 (above their season average of 0.484). Terry Taylor played well for Austin Peay with 13 points and 17 rebounds. Meanwhile, Shamar Wright had a good game for SIUE, recording 18 points and five rebounds.

The Governors dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last game, Austin Peay won 80-45. The Governors’ 7.7 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Cougars, who had a rate of 23.6. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.

The productive offense of Austin Peay will battle against the bottom-tier defense of SIUE. The Governors rank 10th in offensive efficiency, while the Cougars are 310th in defensive efficiency. The Governors should have the advantage on that end of the court.

SIUE Cougars at Austin Peay Governors Odds Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Austin Peay, ATS Winner – SIUE, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Austin Peay averages 13.9 assists per game, which ranks 94th in the NCAA. SIUE ranks 230th in assists allowed per game (15.8).
  • The Governors are 14th in the country with 2.3 blocks allowed per game while the Cougars are 46th with 2.8 blocks allowed per game.
  • The Governors rank 182nd in rebounds per game (34.8) while the Cougars rank 257th (32.4).
  • Austin Peay ranks 191st in three pointers attempted per game (20.5) while SIUE ranks 245th (18.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Cougars’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 0.2, down from 5.7 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Governors have scored an average of 86.4 points per game (7.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.8 points per game (1.0 below their season average).