Lipscomb vs Austin Peay Prediction 2/4/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Lipscomb Bisons and the Austin Peay Governors meet Wednesday in college basketball action from F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville. Here’s a Lipscomb vs Austin Peay prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Lipscomb vs Austin Peay pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.

Lipscomb Bisons Betting Preview

Lipscomb only won one of their first five games this year, but the team has improved greatly since then. The Bisons won eight of the next 11 games, falling only to Duke, Cincinnati and Stetson in that time. Since then it’s been a 6-1 run with wins over Florida Gulf Coast, Bellarmine, Austin Peay, Stetson, Florida Gulf Coast and North Florida. That gives the team a 15-8 record so far.

In their latest outing versus North Florida over the weekend, the Bisons were in trouble at the break, trailing 45-36. Lipscomb woke up in the second half however, riding a 64-49 run the rest of the way toward a 100-94 victory on the road in the end. Mateo Esmeraldo led the team on 24 points with nine assists and three rebounds while Charlie Williams added 18 points with three assists.

Austin Peay Governors Betting Preview

Over on the Austin Peay side, they limped to a rocky start this year, going just 4-5 in their first nine outings. The Governors have only lost one game since December 7 though, beating East Tennessee State, Fisk, North Florida, Jacksonville, Florida Gulf Coast, Stetson, Eastern Kentucky, Florida Gulf Coast, Stetson, Eastern Kentucky and West Georgia in order for a 15-6 record.

In the matchup with West Georgia on the road Saturday, the Governors were looking up at a 44-35 advantage on the scoreboard. Austin Peay was outscored 43-37 the rest of the way but managed to hang on for the win 81-78 in the end. Collin Parker was tops on 30 points with 12 rebounds and three assists while Rashaud Marshall had 19 points with seven rebounds in 38 minutes.

Lipscomb Bisons @ Austin Peay Governors Betting Trends: February 4, 2026

Why the Austin Peay Governors will win

• Austin Peay has won each of its last nine games at F&M Bank Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Lipscomb has lost six of its last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• The home team has won the first half in each of Lipscomb’s last four games.

Why the Lipscomb Bisons will win

• Lipscomb has won 14 of its last 16 games against Conference opponents.
• Austin Peay has lost seven of its last eight Wednesday games.

Lipscomb vs Austin Peay Prediction

I’ll lean toward Austin Peay. The Governors didn’t shoot all that great in their win over West Georgia this past weekend, hitting just 40.4 percent from the field with 22.7 percent (5-of-22) from 3-point range. Austin Peay saved it with a nice performance (34-of-41 for 82.9 percent) on free throws, however. The Govs have won four straight games, scoring 81 or more points in three of those.

These teams last met up back on January 17 in an 82-78 road loss for Austin Peay. In that one the Governors had 14 turnovers and got outscored in the paint 50-38 while giving up 49.2 percent shooting. There’s plenty to clean up in the home rematch but I think Austin Peay is up for it.

Andrew Jett's Pick: Austin Peay Governors -3