SIU Edwardsville Cougars vs Austin Peay Governors College Basketball Betting Preview

SIU Edwardsville Cougars will go to the free throw line vs Austin Peay Governors on Thursday, hoping to boost its 4-14 record with a victory while beating the betting lines set by odds makers.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The SIU Edwardsville Cougars opened as 6.5-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).

SIU Edwardsville Cougars vs Austin Peay Governors Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The SIU Edwardsville Cougars will look to cover the spread vs the Austin Peay Governors on Thursday, as the Cougars are 10-6 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Governors are 7-8 ATS. SIU Edwardsville is 8-8 against the total, while Austin Peay is 7-8 versus the total betting line.

This college basketball game matches up the No. 210 (Austin Peay) and the No. 207 (SIU Edwardsville) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Austin Peay's No. 161-ranked offense, averaging 72.45 PPG, against a Cougars defense that ranks No. 204 at 75.56 PPG. The Governors field goal percentage has averaged 44.71% so far, more than the Cougars marksmen have achieved on the year, 38.87% per game.