Earning a win and covering the posted point spread will be the goals for Austin Peay when they take on the Eastern Kentucky Colonels on Wednesday in college basketball betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Eastern Kentucky Colonels in this one found them listed as -6-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Governors was expected to move the line.
Austin Peay Governors vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Austin Peay Governors will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Wednesday; they are 10-11 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Eastern Kentucky Colonels are 10-10 ATS. Austin Peay Governors are 11-10 on betting the total; Eastern Kentucky Colonels are 6-14.
The Colonels - Governors odds would favor the Governors if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Eastern Kentucky is rated No. 323 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Austin Peay is at No. 217.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Austin Peay is ranked No. 257 in NCAA basketball at 30.39 per game. Contrast that with Eastern Kentucky's No. 200 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Eastern Kentucky is the No. 158-ranked team in the country at 7.12 per game, while Austin Peay rates No. 140 at 7.35 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Austin Peay suffered a 82-71 loss against Southeast Missouri State on Saturday, getting 15 points from John Murry in a losing effort at Winfield Dunn Center.
Eastern Kentucky earned a 79-66 victory over Tennessee Tech on Saturday, getting 21 points from Nick Mayo at Eblen Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Austin Peay home to Tennessee State, Saturday, February 4th
Eastern Kentucky at Tennessee-Martin, Saturday, February 4th