The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (16-15) go head-to-head against the Austin Peay Governors (18-14) in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament at Winfield Dunn Center. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 15, 2018.
The Over/Under (O/U) for the game opened at 145 points with Austin Peay set as a 3.5-point favorite.
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks at Austin Peay Governors ATS Prediction
The last time the Warhawks played, they were defeated by the Georgia Southern Eagles, 63-55. One of Georgia Southern’s biggest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They had 26 free throw attempts, while Louisiana-Monroe had just six. Sam McDaniel had a good game for Louisiana-Monroe, putting up 13 points and 11 rebounds.
The Governors fell to the Belmont Bruins in their last contest, 94-79. Belmont’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over Austin Peay. The Bruins had a rate of 38.5 (above their season average of 25.1), while the Governors posted a mark of 28.9 (below their season average of 35.9). With 25 points on 9-for-14 shooting, Terry Taylor was Austin Peay’s high scorer.
Austin Peay appears to have an advantage on the offensive glass in this battle. The Governors currently rank 11th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.7 percent), while Louisiana-Monroe ranks 158th in defensive rebounding percentage (71.8 percent).
Louisiana-Monroe heads into the contest with records of 16-15 straight up (SU) and 11-11-1 against the spread (ATS). Just over half of the Warhawks’ games have finished under the total.
Meanwhile, Austin Peay is 18-14 SU and 14-14 ATS. Vegas has a tendency to place the total low when the Governors are involved, as 16 of their 23 games have ended over the O/U total.
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks vs. Austin Peay Governors Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Louisiana-Monroe, ATS Winner – Louisiana-Monroe, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Austin Peay ranks 32nd in three pointers allowed per game (19.2) while Louisiana-Monroe ranks 265th (24.2).
The Governors rank 157th in blocks per game (3.1) while the Warhawks rank 249th (1.3).
Austin Peay ranks 156th in rebounds per game (35.3) while Louisiana-Monroe ranks 225th (33.8).
The Warhawks rank 30th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Governors rank 89th (5.8).
Austin Peay ranks 171st in assists per game (13.2) while Louisiana-Monroe ranks 204th in assists allowed per game (14.3).
Bettings Trends:
The Warhawks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.6, down from 2.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Governors have scored an average of 72.4 points per game (1.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.4 points per game (2.6 above their season average).
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