Austin Peay Governors visit Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars in NCAA College Basketball Betting

The Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars will look to boost their win total and cover the point spread when they tip off against the Austin Peay Governors at Vadalabene Center on Thursday in NCAA hoops betting.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Austin Peay Governors opened as -5-point favorites 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).

Austin Peay Governors vs Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Austin Peay Governors will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Thursday; they are 13-11 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars are 10-15 ATS. Austin Peay Governors are 14-10 on betting the total; Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars are 15-10.

The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars at No. 267 and the Austin Peay Governors at No. 118 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Southern Illinois-Edwardsville's No. 203-ranked scoring average of 70.41 PPG, against a Austin Peay Governors defense rated No. 109 and allowing 70.79 PPG. The Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars FG% has averaged 42.13% to date this season, less than the Austin Peay Governors shooters have managed so far (45.47% per game).

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Austin Peay earned a 60-57 victory over Jacksonville State on Saturday, getting 15 points from Avery Ugba at Winfield Dunn Center.

Christian Ellis scored 19 points in a futile effort to lead the Cougars to a win (they lost 79-74 to Southeast Missouri State at Show Me Center on Saturday).

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