Austin Peay Governors will go to the free throw line vs Murray State Racers on Thursday, hoping to boost its 14-10 record with a victory while beating the betting lines set by odds makers.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Murray State Racers in this one found them listed as -11.5-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 Murray State Racers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Austin Peay Governors will look to cover the spread vs the Murray State Racers on Thursday, as the Governors are 11-9 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Racers are 12-8 ATS. Austin Peay is 11-9 against the total, while Murray State is 12-8 versus the total betting line.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 11-rated Murray State Racers and the No. 118-ranked Austin Peay Governors, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Austin Peay is ranked No. 85 in NCAA basketball at 37 per game. Contrast that with Murray State's No. 67 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Murray State is the No. 66-ranked team in the country at 8.83 per game, while Austin Peay rates No. 251 at 5.5 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Austin Peay earned a 96-81 victory over Southeast Missouri State on Saturday, getting 28 points from Avery Ugba at Show Me Center.
Murray State got 18 points from Temetrius Morant en route to a 66-53 victory over Tennessee-Martin on Saturday at Skyhawk Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Austin Peay at Eastern Illinois, Saturday, February 10th
Murray State at Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, Saturday, February 10th