Eastern Kentucky vs. Austin Peay: College Basketball Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – February 28, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on February 28, 2024

In regular season action on Wednesday, the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (17-11, 12-2 ASUN) will meet the Austin Peay Governors (15-14, 8-6 ASUN), with Austin Peay’s Demarcus Sharp among the key players to watch. Tipoff at F&M Bank Arena is at 8:00 PM ET. Wednesday’s matchup between the Colonels and the Governors features a close line of Eastern Kentucky -2. The game has an over/under of 147.5.

Eastern Kentucky vs. Austin Peay Betting Lines

Eastern Kentucky vs Austin Peay Betting Information
Favorite Spread Total
Eastern Kentucky -2 147.5 points

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Austin Peay (+2)
Total Pick Over (147.5)

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Eastern Kentucky vs. Austin Peay Stat Rankings

Eastern Kentucky Avg. (Rank) Austin Peay Avg. (Rank)
81.9 (24th) Points Scored 72.6 (217th)
76.4 (305th) Points Allowed 70.7 (144th)
(1st) Rebounds (1st)
10.8 (40th) Off. Rebounds 9.1 (145th)
8.3 (92nd) 3pt Made 7.7 (149th)
15.4 (49th) Assists 10.5 (339th)
10.9 (140th) Turnovers 8.2 (7th)

Eastern Kentucky vs. Austin Peay Betting Trends

  • The Colonels have 13 wins in 25 games against the spread this year.
  • As 2-point favorites or more, Eastern Kentucky is 9-8 against the spread.
  • The Colonels have seen 12 of their 25 games go over the point total.
  • Eastern Kentucky’s games have finished with more than 147.5 points 18 times so far this season.
  • Colonels games average 158.3 total points this season, 10.8 points less than the over/under for this matchup.
  • Against the spread, Austin Peay is 16-9-1 this season.
  • The Governors are 10-6 as 2-point underdogs or greater.
  • Eastern Kentucky has seen 12 of its 25 games hit the over.
  • Governors games have finished with over 147.5 points scored 11 times this year.
  • Austin Peay’s games average 143.3 total points, 4.2 fewer than the total for this matchup.

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Eastern Kentucky Impact Players

  • Isaiah Cozart averages 15.7 points and 10.1 rebounds per contest — both team highs. He is also posting 0.6 assists, shooting 66.3% from the field (fifth in the country).
  • Leland Walker paces the Colonels at 4.3 assists per contest, while also averaging 2.8 rebounds and 15.3 points.
  • Devontae Blanton averages 13.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game, shooting 41.8% from the field.
  • Michael Moreno puts up 9.5 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists per contest, shooting 45.0% from the field and 39.8% from downtown with 2.4 made 3-pointers per contest.
  • Tayshawn Comer is posting 7.5 points, 3.1 assists and 2.5 rebounds per game.

Austin Peay Impact Players

  • Sharp tops the Governors in scoring (17.8 points per game), rebounding (6.8) and assists (4.6), shooting 43.7% from the field. He also delivers 2.1 steals and 0.9 blocked shots.
  • Dezi Jones gives the Governors 13.3 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game. He also posts 1.3 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
  • Ja’Monta Black gives the Governors 12.2 points, 3.7 rebounds and 0.8 assists per contest. He also puts up 1.0 steal and 0.0 blocked shots.
  • Sai Witt is putting up 11.3 points, 5.4 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game, making 53.6% of his shots from the floor.
  • The Governors get 7.8 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game from Dez White.

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