A seven-game home winning streak is on the line for the Austin Peay Governors (7-7, 1-0 OVC) when they go head-to-head against the UT Martin Skyhawks (4-8, 0-1 OVC) at Winfield Dunn Center. Action begins at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
UT Martin Skyhawks at Austin Peay Governors ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Governors were victorious over the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks, 78-63, while the Skyhawks fell to the Murray State Racers, 89-76.
Austin Peay played a nearly flawless game. They had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 50.0 (above their season average of 32.8) and a free throw rate of 0.236 (matching their season average). For those same stats, Southeast Missouri State was 18.8 and 0.148, respectively. UT Martin, meanwhile, forced Murray State into a turnover percentage of 20.6 (above their season average of 16.9). Terry Taylor had a solid performance for Austin Peay with 22 points and 11 rebounds. UT Martin rallied around Parker Stewart, who put up 33 points.
The Governors dominated this series last year, securing victories in both contests. In the most recent game, Austin Peay won 92-78. Austin Peay won the rebounding battle. The Governors had 17 offensive rebounds and 41 total rebounds, while the Skyhawks had seven and 30, respectively. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
Austin Peay could own the offensive glass in this meeting. The Governors rank 55th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.8 percent), while UT Martin ranks 340th in defensive rebounding percentage (63.9 percent). Additionally, the Skyhawks’ 36th-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 111.5) will go head-to-head against the Governors’ 305th-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 105.4).
UT Martin Skyhawks at Austin Peay Governors Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – UT Martin, ATS Winner – UT Martin, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Austin Peay ranks 144th in assists per game (12.8) while UT Martin ranks 239th in assists allowed per game (17.6).
- The Governors rank 193rd in rebounds per game (34.4) while the Skyhawks rank 225th (33.4).
- Austin Peay ranks 206th in three pointers attempted per game (19.6) while UT Martin ranks 223rd in three pointers allowed per game (25.3).
- The Skyhawks rank 37th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Governors rank 107th (6.6).
- Austin Peay ranks 20th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while UT Martin ranks 74th (3.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Skyhawks have scored an average of 75.6 points per game (1.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 85.4 points per game (1.9 above their season average).
- The Governors’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.2, down from 1.2 for the season.
