The Austin Peay Governors (6-7) welcome the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (4-9) to Winfield Dunn Center. The Governors will attempt to prolong their six-game home winning streak, while the Redhawks look to snap their eight-game road losing streak. The game is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 2, 2020.
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks at Austin Peay Governors ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Governors were blown out by the Georgia Bulldogs, 78-48, while the Redhawks defeated the Missouri Baptist Spartans, 74-59.
Southeast Missouri State played a nearly perfect game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.321 (above their season average of 0.244) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.500 (above their season average of 0.453). Missouri Baptist recorded marks of 0.127 and 0.405, respectively, for those same stats. Austin Peay, on the other hand, forced Georgia into a turnover percentage of 23.5 (above their season average of 16.9). Austin Peay’s Terry Taylor played well, recording 18 points and nine rebounds. Southeast Missouri State received a boost from Sage Tolbert, who recorded 11 points and 11 rebounds.
The Governors dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last contest, Austin Peay won 83-70. The Governors’ 10.3 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Redhawks, who had a mark of 23.8. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The aggressive Austin Peay offense seems poised to dominate from the free throw line. The Governors currently rank 31st in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.281, while Southeast Missouri State is among the nation’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 243rd-ranked FTA rate of 0.224).
Southeast Missouri State at Austin Peay ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Austin Peay, ATS Winner – Austin Peay, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Austin Peay ranks 15th in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while Southeast Missouri State ranks 108th (3.3).
- The Governors average 12.5 assists per game, which ranks 169th in the nation. The Redhawks rank 200th in assists allowed per game (14.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Redhawks have scored an average of 58.0 points per game (6.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.2 points per game (2.1 below their season average).
- The Governors have been outscored by an average of 8.0 points in their last five games. For the season, Austin Peay has defeated opponents by an average of 0.2 points.
