The South Florida Bulls (1-0) challenge the Austin Peay Governors (1-1) at the USF Sun Dome. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, November 12, 2018.
Austin Peay Governors at South Florida Bulls Betting Prediction
The Governors are hoping for a better outcome after their 95-67 loss to the No. 18 Mississippi State Bulldogs in their last outing. Mississippi State’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Austin Peay. The Bulldogs had a rate of 0.633, while the Governors posted a mark of 0.415. Terry Taylor had a solid outing for Austin Peay, recording 15 points and 10 rebounds.
In the Bulls’ last outing, they defeated the Alabama A&M Bulldogs, 80-63. The Bulls had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.651 vs. 0.510) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (38.5 vs. 31.3). With eight points, 10 assists and five rebounds, South Florida’s Laquincy Rideau had a good game.
It might be an error-filled game for the South Florida offense. Dating back to last season, South Florida ranks 340th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.8 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Austin Peay has forced the eighth-most turnovers in the country (23.1 percent). Moreover, the Governors, who rank eighth in offensive rebounding percentage (36.0 percent), will clash against the Bulls, who rank 272nd in defensive rebounding percentage (69.3 percent).
Austin Peay Governors vs. South Florida Bulls Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Austin Peay, ATS Winner – Austin Peay, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Austin Peay ranks 72nd in assists allowed per game (12.0) while South Florida ranks 228th (14.3).
The Governors rank 101st in steals per game (6.6) while the Bulls rank 229th (5.3).
Austin Peay ranks 141st in rebounds per game (36.0) while South Florida ranks 266th (33.2).
The Governors rank 168th in blocks per game (3.1) while the Bulls rank 233rd (2.4).
South Florida ranks 289th in three pointers attempted per game (18.0) while Austin Peay ranks 302nd (17.5).
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