UT Arlington Mavericks vs Austin Peay Governors NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24
Planning on watching today’s Mavericks and Governors game? Catch the action at Florida State College at Jacksonville South Campus in Jacksonville, FL, as the Governors hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. UT Arlington is the -2.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Austin Peay. The over/under for the game is set at 150 points.
UT ARLINGTON MAVERICKS VS AUSTIN PEAY GOVERNORS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Austin Peay Governors +2.5
This game will be played at Florida State College at Jacksonville South Campus at 5:00 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.
WHY BET THE AUSTIN PEAY GOVERNORS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Governors.
- Not only will Austin Peay pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 150 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Are UT Arlington Ready for a Road Win?
UT Arlington Mavericks Recent Game/Games
The Mavericks dropped to 0-2 on the season after a 79-66 road loss to Murray State on Tuesday. Entering the game as +5.5 underdogs, UT Arlington not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 44-30 at halftime, the Mavericks showed some fight by outscoring Murray State 36-35 in the second half. The total points for the game were 145, falling short of the 154-point O/U line.
UT Arlington’s offense managed 66 points in their recent game, shooting 41% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 44.3%. Their three-point shooting was a struggle, hitting just 4 of 17 attempts for 23.5%, while they connected on 47.7% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, they finished 12 of 20, shooting 60%.
Lance Ware led the way with 26 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field. AJ Ferguson added 21 points, hitting 66.7% of his shots, including 1 of 2 from three-point range. Nick Ellington contributed 14 points, also shooting 60%, and Kylen Milton chipped in 13 points, making 2 of 6 from beyond the arc.
UT Arlington’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 79 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Mavericks allowed their opponent to hit 52% of their two-point attempts, with 19 makes on 36 tries.
From beyond the arc, UT Arlington’s defense conceded 7 threes on 19 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 20 for 64%. The Mavericks gave up 9 offensive rebounds.
Can the Governors Lock in a Home Win?
The Governors picked up a 62-50 win over Georgia State on Tuesday, November 26th. Austin Peay, who entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs, not only secured the win but also covered the spread.
They led 32-26 at halftime and maintained control in the 2nd half, outscoring Georgia State 30-24. The game’s total points of 112 fell well below the O/U line of 145.5.
Austin Peay’s offense struggled inside the arc in their last game, shooting just 34.5% on two-point attempts. However, they connected on 47.6% of their three-point shots, hitting 10 of 21 from deep. Overall, they shot 40% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 50%.
LJ Thomas led the way with 25 points, hitting 3 of 4 from three-point range and adding 5 assists. Zarique Nutter contributed 17 points, while Tekao Carpenter knocked down 4 threes, finishing with 12 points in 18 minutes.
Despite their defensive efforts, Austin Peay couldn’t contain their opponent, allowing 50 points on 38% shooting from the field. The Governors gave up 15 field goals, with 10 coming from two-point range, where their opponent also shot 38% (10/26).
From beyond the arc, Austin Peay’s defense allowed 5 threes on 13 attempts, with their opponent shooting 38% from deep. The Governors also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 15 attempts for a 65% success rate. Austin Peay limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 5 in the game.