| MATCHUP | Austin Peay Governors | Eastern Kentucky Colonels |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 13-6 | 7-14 |
| Spread | +1.5 -122 | -1.5 102 |
| Moneyline | -105 | -115 |
| Total | Over 151.5 (-108) | Under 151.5 (-112) |
| Where | Baptist Health Arena, Richmond, KY | |
| When | Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Eastern Kentucky Preview
The Eastern Kentucky Colonels have a 7-14 overall record this season and a 3-5 record in the ASUN Conference. They are coming off an 81-76 away loss against Jacksonville in overtime and their previous three games were an 87-85 away loss against North Florida, a 89-69 home win against Bellarmine and a 74-72 away loss against Austin Peay.
Offensively, Eastern Kentucky averages 80.1 points per game, while allowing 79.9 points per game defensively. The Colonels shoot with 44% from the field and grab 36.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.3 assists per game. They average 3.1 blocks per game and 7 steals per game defensively.
Juan Cranford Jr. leads Eastern Kentucky in scoring, with an average of 13.2 points per game, while shooting with 42.7% from the field and 83.3% from the free throw line. Montavious Myrick is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.3 per game, while Turner Buttry leads the team in assists with 3.1 per game.
Austin Peay Preview
The Austin Peay Governors have a 13-6 overall record this season and a 7-1 record in the ASUN Conference. They are coming off a 73-65 home win against Stetson and their previous three games were an 83-62 home win against Florida Gulf Coast, an 82-78 away loss against Lipscomb and a 74-72 home win against Eastern Kentucky.
Offensively, Austin Peay averages 79.8 points per game, while allowing 69.6 points per game defensively. The Governors shoot with 45% from the field and grab 36.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16.4 assists per game. They average 2.5 blocks per game and 11.1 steals per game defensively.
Collin Parker leads Austin Peay in scoring, with an average of 14.5 points per game, while shooting with 47% from the field and 84.1% from the free throw line. Rashaud Marshall is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.5 per game, while Zyree Collins leads the team in assists with 3.9 per game.
Austin Peay Governors @ Eastern Kentucky Colonels Betting Trends: January 28, 2026
Why the Eastern Kentucky Colonels will win
- The home team has won each of Eastern Kentucky’s last nine games.
- Austin Peay has lost each of its last seven Wednesday games.
- Eastern Kentucky has won the first half in nine of its last 10 games against Conference opponents.
Why the Austin Peay Governors will win
- Austin Peay has won nine of its last 10 games.
- Eastern Kentucky has lost three of its last four games.
- The road team has won the first half in five of Austin Peay’s last six games.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Eastern Kentucky’s last eight games have produced a total of 154+ points.
- Six of Austin Peay’s last seven road night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 153+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Eastern Kentucky ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (11.4).
- Eastern Kentucky ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (32.2).
- Austin Peay ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (11.1).
- Austin Peay ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (16.2).
Austin Peay vs Eastern Kentucky Prediction
In this Austin Peay vs Eastern Kentucky Prediction, Eastern Kentucky is coming as -1.5 home favorites. Austin Peay has been the better team this season and have as many road wins as Eastern Kentucky has at home. They have been red-hot lately, with a 9-1 record in their last 10 games, while on the other hand, Eastern Kentucky is 3-6 in its last 9 games and have an inferior defense, allowing 10.3 points per game more than Austin Peay. I expect them guests to take care of business in this matchup, so take Austin Peay on the moneyline on the road.