The Belmont Bruins (14-4, 5-2 OVC) visit Austin Peay to take on the Governors (14-6, 6-1 OVC) in what should be a high-scoring game. The game gets underway at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Belmont Bruins at Austin Peay Governors Betting Prediction
In the Bruins’ last contest, they topped the Murray State Racers, 79-66. Belmont’s 0.589 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Murray State, who had a mark of 0.387. The Bruins’ mark was above their season average of 0.557, while the Racers’ was below their season average of 0.575. Nick Muszynski played a pivotal role for Belmont with 20 points and six assists.
The Governors were victorious over the Tennessee State Tigers in their last outing, 89-74. The Governors had an absurd free throw rate of 0.382 (above their season average of 0.252), while the Tigers had a turnover percentage of 23.8 (above their season average of 19.9). With 14 points and 10 rebounds, Terry Taylor had a good performance for Austin Peay.
After the Bruins won both meetings against the Governors last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent matchup, Belmont won 94-79. The Bruins’ 38.5 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Governors, who had a rate of 28.9.
Both teams have had a player take their game to the next level over their last five games. Muszynski (18 points,6.4 rebounds,2.2 blocks) has been stellar for the Bruins while Taylor (19 points,8.4 rebounds,1.6 blocks,1.2 steals) has contributed greatly to the Governors.
It might turn into a high-scoring affair as a pair of the NCAA’s top offenses battle. Austin Peay ranks 44th with 112.8 points per 100 possessions and Belmont is 56th (111.9). Moreover, the Bruins rank 40th in turnover percentage (16.6 percent), while the Governors rank 24th in opponents’ turnover percentage (23.5 percent).
Belmont at Austin Peay Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Austin Peay, ATS Winner – Belmont, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Belmont ranks 26th in three pointers attempted per game (27.4) while Austin Peay ranks 230th (19.9).
The Governors rank 77th in rebounds per game (37.5) while the Bruins rank 226th in rebounds allowed per game (37.4).
Belmont averages 19.2 assists per game, which ranks fourth in the nation. Austin Peay ranks 132nd in assists allowed per game (13.2).
The Governors average 8.1 steals per game, which ranks 33rd in the country. The Bruins rank 117th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
Belmont ranks 36th in blocks per game (4.5) while Austin Peay ranks 86th (3.5).
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The Bruins’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.6, up from 9.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Governors have scored an average of 80.2 points per game (2.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.0 points per game (1.1 above their season average).
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