Austin Peay Governors vs Ohio Bobcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/24

Looking to win big? The Governors and Bobcats face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bobcats are hosting the game at Convocation Center (OH) in Athens, OH. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 142.5 points, and Ohio is favored by -13.5 at home against Austin Peay.

AUSTIN PEAY GOVERNORS VS OHIO BOBCATS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Austin Peay Governors +13.5

This game will be played at Convocation Center (OH) at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.

WHY BET THE AUSTIN PEAY GOVERNORS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Bobcats.
• Even though we have Ohio winning straight-up, we like Austin Peay at +13.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.

Can Austin Peay Stun the Crowd at Convocation Center (OH)?

Austin Peay Governors Recent Game

The Governors dropped to 3-6 on the season after a 65-60 home loss to Southern Illinois on Saturday. Austin Peay entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 125 fell short of the 134.5 O/U line.

After trailing 36-25 at halftime, the Governors showed some fight in the second half, outscoring the Salukis 35-29, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

Austin Peay’s offense struggled in their last game, managing just 60 points on 39.6% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.8%, with a 28.6% mark from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 21 attempts.

Sai Witt led the way with 25 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 47.1% from the field. Ali Dibba added 18 points, shooting 53.8%, while Kennard Davis Jr. contributed 12 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists, hitting 2 of 3 from three-point range.

Despite giving up 65 points, Austin Peay’s defense held their opponent to 39% shooting from the field, as they went 19/48 overall. The Governors allowed 13 two-point baskets on 27 attempts, with their opponent shooting 48% inside the arc.

From three-point range, Austin Peay’s defense limited their opponent to 6/21 shooting, or 28%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 16 for 66%. The Governors gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.

Taking a Look at the Bobcats Chances at Home

Ohio’s season record dropped to 4-6 after a 79-70 road loss to Marshall on Saturday. The Bobcats were slight favorites at -1 but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 149, falling short of the 155.5 O/U line.

Ohio trailed 41-33 at halftime and couldn’t make up ground in the 2nd half, scoring 37 points while allowing 38.

Ohio’s offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 38.5% from the field and 30% from three-point range, with an effective field goal percentage of 46.2%. They were perfect from the free-throw line, hitting all 11 attempts, and grabbed 9 offensive rebounds while dishing out 17 assists.

Mikal Dawson led the way, scoring 27 points on 9-of-12 shooting, including 6-of-9 from beyond the arc. AJ Brown added 22 points, and AJ Clayton contributed 16 points, hitting 4-of-6 threes. Obinna Anochili-Killen pulled down 10 rebounds, and Jalen Speer chipped in 12 points.

Ohio’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 79 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposition to connect on 21 of 36 two-point attempts, a 58% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Ohio’s opponents hit 8 of 19 threes, shooting 42%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 13, or 68%. Ohio limited them to just 4 offensive rebounds.