Austin Peay Governors vs Stetson Hatters Betting Pick & Prediction 1/25/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Governors versus the Hatters? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Edmunds Center in DeLand, FL. The over/under for this Atlantic Sun conference contest is set at 143.5 points, with Stetson being favored by -4 at home against Austin Peay.

AUSTIN PEAY GOVERNORS VS STETSON HATTERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Stetson Hatters -4

This game will be played at Edmunds Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 25th.

WHY BET THE STETSON HATTERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-66 in favor of the Hatters.
• Not only will Stetson pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.

Will the Governors Exceed Expectations on the Road?

After a win in their last game against Central Arkansas by a score of 94-71, Austin Peay is 10-10 this season. They have gone 2-2 in Atlantic Sun play and 8-8 in non-conference action. On the road, the Governors have gone 3-9, and they are currently on a two-game losing streak away from home.

So far, Austin Peay has been the underdog in 13 of their 20 games, going 4-9 in those contests. Their average scoring margin on the road this season is -6.3 points per game, and they have gone 3-7 in their last 10 road games.

As the underdog, Austin Peay has gone 8-5 vs. the spread this season and they are 1-2 in their last three road games vs. the spread. Overall, the Governors have an ATS record of 10-6 this year.

This season, the over/under record in Austin Peay games is 7-9 and today’s over/under line of 143.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this year (136.9). Over their last five games, the average scoring total in their games is 154 points and their OU record over their last three games is 3-0.

Austin Peay’s offense is coming off a strong performance vs. Central Arkansas, finishing the game with a total of 94 points. Their season average is now 70.3 points per game. The top scorer for the Governors was Sai Witt with 27 points, while Demarcus Sharp also added 20 to the scoreboard.

The Governors’ defense is presently ranked 82nd nationally, allowing an average of 68.0 points per contest. Austin Peay’s defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Central Arkansas offense to knock down 54% of their shots on their way to putting up 71 points.

Can the Hatters Pull Off a Home Win?

Stetson has been much better at home this season compared to on the road. They are 5-1 at home, while their road record is just 3-8. Their average scoring margin at home is +7.0, compared to -10.7 on the road.

Over their last ten games at home, the Hatters have gone 8-2. They are coming off a loss to Florida Gulf Coast, which dropped their overall record to 11-9. They are 3-2 in Atlantic Sun play.

Stetson’s ATS record this season is 9-8, including a mark of 4-2 at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Hatters are just 3-7 vs. the spread.

Stetson’s over/under record for the season is 6-10-1, and today’s line of 143.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (145). So far, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today’s line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 144 points.

In their most recent game, the Stetson offense put up just 56 points vs. the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles. Overall, they are now averaging 76.3 points per game which is 143rd in the country. Offensively, the Hatters hold a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, placing them 173rd in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 63rd in terms of percentage and 22nd in three-pointers made.

On defense, Stetson is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 71.1 points per game. Stetson’s defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Florida Gulf Coast offense to knock down 57% of their shots on their way to putting up 80 points.