Austin Peay vs Jacksonville Prediction 2/21/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Austin Peay Governors and Jacksonville Dolphins meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Swisher Gymnasium. Here’s an Austin Peay vs. Jacksonville prediction. This article will include an Austin Peay vs. Jacksonville pick.

Austin Peay Governors Betting Preview

The Austin Peay Governors beat Bellarmine and North Florida, and they play Central Arkansas next. Austin Peay has won 9 straight games.

The Austin Peay Governors are averaging 85.2 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 74.2 points on 43.6 percent shooting. Collin Parker is averaging 17.9 points and 5.9 rebounds, while Rashaud Marshall is averaging 14.2 points and 1 assist. Zyree Collins is the third double-digit scorer, and Tate McCubbin is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Austin Peay Governors are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 74.9 percent from the free throw line. The Austin Peay Governors are allowing 31.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.4 rebounds per game.

Jacksonville Dolphins Betting Preview

The Jacksonville Dolphins lost to Florida Gulf Coast, beat North Florida, and play Stetson next. Jacksonville has lost 5 of its last 6 games.

The Jacksonville Dolphins are averaging 75 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 76.2 points on 47 percent shooting. Hayden Wood is averaging 10.6 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Jaylen Jones is averaging 9.8 points and 3 rebounds. Chris Lockett Jr. is dishing 1.5 assists, and Donovan Rivers is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Jacksonville Dolphins are shooting 32.2 percent from beyond the arc and 70 percent from the free throw line. The Jacksonville Dolphins are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.8 rebounds per game.

Why the Jacksonville Dolphins will win

• The home team has won seven of Jacksonville’s last eight games.

Why the Austin Peay Governors will win

• Austin Peay has won each of its last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Jacksonville has lost nine of its last 10 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Jacksonville has lost the first half in eight of its last 10 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Austin Peay’s last 15 road games against the ASUN Conference have produced a total of 143+ points.
• Each of Jacksonville’s last three home games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 135 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Jacksonville ranks 32nd among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (31.4).
• Jacksonville ranks T32nd among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.5).
• Austin Peay ranks T43rd among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (+10.5).
• Austin Peay ranks 46th among Division 1 teams for net rating this season (+14.9).

Austin Peay vs Jacksonville Prediction

Austin Peay is simply the better team across the board, has 8 road wins, and is 15-9 ATS on the season. Jacksonville gave Austin Peay a scare last month and has 7 home wins, but it’s had issues stepping up in competition and has offensive issues at times. Jacksonville has failed to cover 6 of its last 9 games. I’m going to lay the points with Austin Peay.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Austin Peay -6.5