Austin Peay vs. Morehead State Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – November 20

Published 12:10 am Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Wednesday’s contest between the Austin Peay Governors (3-1) and Morehead State Eagles (1-3) at Ellis T. Johnson Arena has a projected final score of 78-64 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of heavily favored Austin Peay, so expect a one-sided matchup. The game will begin at 7:00 PM ET on November 20.

Based on our computer prediction, Austin Peay projects to cover the 2.5-point spread in its matchup versus Morehead State. The total has been set at 138.5, and the two teams are projected to hit the over.

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Austin Peay vs. Morehead State Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • TV: ESPN+
  • Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Where: Morehead, Kentucky
  • Venue: Ellis T. Johnson Arena
  • Line: Austin Peay -2.5
  • Point total: 138.5
  • Moneyline (to win): Austin Peay -168, Morehead State +136

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Austin Peay vs. Morehead State Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    Austin Peay 78, Morehead State 64

Spread & Total Prediction for Austin Peay vs. Morehead State

  • Pick ATS: Austin Peay (-2.5)
  • Pick OU: Over (138.5)

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Austin Peay Performance Insights

  • Austin Peay was 138th in college basketball in points scored (74.8 per game) and 221st in points conceded (73.2) last season.
  • The Governors were 237th in the country in rebounds per game (31.2) and 215th in rebounds conceded (32.2) last year.
  • Last season Austin Peay was ranked 325th in the nation in assists with 11.1 per game.
  • Last year, the Governors were 127th in the country in 3-point makes (7.9 per game) and 58th in 3-point percentage (36.1%).
  • Austin Peay gave up 6.6 3-pointers per game and conceded 32.3% from beyond the arc last season, ranking 83rd and 95th, respectively, in the nation.
  • Last year, the Governors took 36.5% of their shots from beyond the arc, and 63.5% from inside it. In terms of makes, 29.4% of the Governors’ baskets were 3-pointers, and 70.6% were 2-pointers.

Morehead State Performance Insights

  • Morehead State was carried by its defense last season, as it ranked ninth-best in the country by giving up only 63.4 points per game. It ranked 121st in college basketball in points scored (75.3 per contest).
  • When it comes to rebounding, things were clicking for the Eagles, who grabbed 36.3 rebounds per game (20th-best in college basketball) and allowed 27.2 boards per contest (ninth-best).
  • Morehead State ranked 70th in the nation with 14.9 assists per contest.
  • The Eagles averaged 11.1 turnovers per game (167th-ranked in college basketball). They forced 10.1 turnovers per contest (291st-ranked).
  • The Eagles ranked 23rd-best in the nation by draining 9.4 threes per game. In terms of three-point percentage, they ranked 68th in college basketball at 36.0%.
  • Morehead State thrived in terms of defending against three-point shooting last season, ranking 13th-best in the country in three-pointers allowed per game (5.7) and 18th-best in three-point percentage allowed (30.2%).
  • Morehead State took 54.8% two-pointers and 45.2% threes last season. Of the team’s baskets, 65.1% were two-pointers and 34.9% were threes.

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