| MATCHUP | Stetson Hatters | Austin Peay Governors |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 7-13 | 12-6 |
| Where | F&M Bank Arena, Clarksville, TN | |
| When | Friday, January 23, 2026 | |
| Time | 01:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Austin Peay Governors Preview
Austin Peay Governors have a 12-6 record this season and are tied in the 2nd place of the ASUN. They have a 6-1 conference record and are coming off an 83-62 home win against Florida Gulf Coast. Their previous three games were an 82-78 away loss against Lipscomb, a 74-72 home win against Eastern Kentucky and an 81-69 away win against Stetson.
Offensively, Austin Peay averages 80.1 points per game, while allowing 69.9 points per game defensively. The Governors shoot with 44% from the field and grab 36.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16.2 assists per game. They average 2.6 blocks per game and 11.2 steals per game defensively.
Caleb Parker leads Austin Peay in scoring, with an average of 15.4 points per game, while shooting with 47.8% from the field and 85.7% from the free throw line. Rodney Marshall is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.3 per game. Zavion Collins leads the team in assists with 3.8 per game.
Stetson Hatters Preview
Stetson Hatters have a 7-13 record this season and are tied in the 5th place of the ASUN. They have a 3-4 conference record and are coming off a 79-74 overtime away loss against Lipscomb. Their previous three games were an 87-81 home win against Queens University, a 95-86 home win against West Georgia and an 81-69 home loss against Austin Peay.
Offensively, Stetson averages 72.3 points per game, while allowing 81.3 points per game defensively. The Hatters shoot with 44% from the field and grab 33.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.3 assists per game. They average 1.9 blocks per game and 6.6 steals per game defensively.
JJ Phillips Jr. leads Stetson in scoring, with an average of 16 points per game, while shooting with 45.6% from the field and 69% from the free throw line. Phillips Jr. is also the team’s leading rebounder with 5.6 per game. Chase Sirmans III leads the team in assists with 4.6 per game.
Stetson Hatters @ Austin Peay Governors Betting Trends: January 24, 2026
Why the Austin Peay Governors will win
- Austin Peay has won each of its last 12 home games following a home win.
- Stetson has lost 14 of its last 15 road games.
- Stetson has lost the first half in each of its last 15 road games.
Why the Stetson Hatters will win
- Stetson has won each of its last three games following a road loss.
- The road team has won the first half in four of Austin Peay’s last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Austin Peay’s last eight day games have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
- Five of Stetson’s last six games have produced a total of 153+ points.
Stetson vs Austin Peay Prediction
In this Stetson vs Austin Peay Prediction, Austin Peay is coming as -14 home favorites. Austin Peay has been the better team this season with a better overall record and have been undefeated at home, while Stetson has been terrible on the road with just one win in 10 road games. Both teams are on the second leg of a back-to-back but Austin Peay is playing its second straight game at home and is 8-1 in its last 9 games, while Stetson will be playing their second road game in two days and are 1-3 in their last 4 games. Austin Peay has been better both on the offensive and the defensive end and I expect them to win this one comfortably at home. Take Austin Peay and lay the -14 points.