Austin Peay (6-11) vs Eastern Kentucky (8-9)
Game Info: Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 8:00 pm (F&M Bank Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Austin Peay +3 — Over/Under: 141
The Eastern Kentucky Colonels and Austin Peay Governors meet Thursday in college basketball action at the F&M Bank Arena. Here’s an Eastern Kentucky vs Austin Peay Prediction. This article will include an Eastern Kentucky vs Austin Peay Pick.
Eastern Kentucky Colonels Betting Preview
The Eastern Kentucky Colonels beat North Florida, lost to Jacksonville, and they play Bellarmine, Stetson, and Florida Gulf Coast next. The Eastern Kentucky Colonels are averaging 77.1 points on 41.4 percent shooting and allowing 76.8 points on 45.2 percent shooting. George Kimble III is averaging 17.9 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Devontae Blanton is averaging 16.6 points and 3.6 assists. Mayar Wol is dishing 0.8 assists and Jordan Crawford is grabbing 1.3 rebounds. The Eastern Kentucky Colonels are shooting 31.8 percent from beyond the arc and 70.9 percent from the free throw line. The Eastern Kentucky Colonels are allowing 33.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.4 rebounds per game.
Austin Peay Governors Betting Preview
The Austin Peay Governors lost to West Georgia and Queens, and they play Lipscomb, Central Arkansas, and North Alabama next. The Austin Peay Governors are averaging 65.6 points on 39.1 percent shooting and allowing 71 points on 46.2 percent shooting. LJ Thomas is averaging 16.8 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Sai Witt is averaging 11.7 points and 0.5 assists. Isaac Haney is the third double-digit scorer and Anton Brookshire is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Austin Peay Governors are shooting 30.5 percent from beyond the arc and 70.4 percent from the free throw line. The Austin Peay Governors are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 28.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Austin Peay Governors Will Win
- Austin Peay has won seven of its last eight night games against Conference opponents.
- Eastern Kentucky has lost three of its last four road games against Conference opponents.
Why the Eastern Kentucky Colonels will win
- Eastern Kentucky has won five of its last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Austin Peay has lost nine of its last 11 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Eastern Kentucky has won the first half in 16 of its last 18 night games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Eastern Kentucky’s last 12 games against non-AP-ranked opponents has produced a total of 147+ points.
- Twelve of Austin Peay’s last 13 games have produced a total of 140 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Austin Peay ranks T39th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (54.5).
- Eastern Kentucky ranks T24th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (9.4).
- Eastern Kentucky ranks 32nd among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (12.8%).
Eastern Kentucky vs Austin Peay Injury Report
Neither Eastern Kentucky nor Austin Peay has a player listed on its injury report.
Eastern Kentucky vs Austin Peay Prediction
The Eastern Kentucky Colonels have issues defensively, and I’m not thrilled to lay points with them on the road. However, Eastern Kentucky does have three road wins this season and is in the better form overall. The Austin Peay Governors don’t do anything right on either side of the ball, and they’re 2-8 SU in their last 10 games while covering just one of those games. Austin Peay is 4-11 ATS on the season. Say what you want about Eastern Kentucky, getting involved with Austin Peay in any shape or form just isn’t an option. Give me Eastern Kentucky for a fourth road win this season.