Austin Peay Governors vs Tennessee Volunteers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/17/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Governors and Volunteers. The game is starting at 3:00 ET on SEC, and it’s hosted by the Volunteers at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, TN. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Tennessee as the -28.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 141 points.

AUSTIN PEAY GOVERNORS VS TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Austin Peay Governors +28.5

This game will be played at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center at 3:00 ET on Sunday, November 17th.

WHY BET THE AUSTIN PEAY GOVERNORS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Volunteers.
• Even though we have Tennessee winning straight-up, we like Austin Peay at +28.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 141 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Can Austin Peay Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?

The Governors picked up a 67-61 win over the Mocs on Monday, November 11th. Austin Peay, who were +2.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 128, falling short of the 147-point over/under line.

Austin Peay led 37-31 at halftime and maintained their lead by matching Chattanooga’s 30 points in the 2nd half.

Austin Peay put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 43.8% from the field and hitting 40% from beyond the arc (6/15). Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they connected on 73.1% of their free throws, going 19/26 from the line.

Bash Wieland led the way with 19 points, shooting 8/13 from the field, while LJ Thomas added 18 points and 5 rebounds. Isaac Haney contributed 14 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep, and Sai Witt chipped in 17 points and 8 rebounds.

Even with Austin Peay giving up 61 points, their defense held strong, allowing just 43% shooting from the field. The Governors limited their opponent to 45% shooting on two-point attempts, with 15 made baskets out of 33 tries.

From beyond the arc, Austin Peay’s defense allowed 6 threes on 15 attempts, a 40% success rate. They also sent the opposing team to the line 26 times, where they converted 19 free throws, shooting 73%. Austin Peay gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.

Can Tennessee Live Up to the Hype at Home?

Tennessee Volunteers Recent Game/Games

Tennessee cruised to a 92-57 win over Montana on Wednesday, November 13th, in a home game. The Volunteers entered the game as heavy favorites, with a -26.5 point spread, and they covered it comfortably. The total points for the game reached 149, surpassing the O/U line of 141.

After leading 40-31 at halftime, Tennessee’s defense stepped up, allowing just 26 points in the 2nd half while scoring 52 points of their own.

Tennessee’s offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 92 points with a 60.8% field goal percentage, and an effective field goal percentage of 70.6%. They shot 73.3% on two-point attempts and 42.9% from beyond the arc, while also hitting 84% of their free throws.

Money Williams led the way with 30 points, shooting 57.1% from three. Igor Miličić Jr. added 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Zakai Zeigler contributed 11 points and 7 assists. The Volunteers finished with 24 assists as a team.

Even with Tennessee’s defense allowing 57 points, they struggled to contain the opposing offense, which shot 60% from the field. The Volunteers gave up 31 field goals on 51 attempts.

Inside the arc, Tennessee allowed 22 two-point baskets on 30 attempts, a 73% shooting rate. From three-point range, the opposition connected on 9 of 21 shots, good for 42%.