Earning a win and covering the posted point spread will be the goals for Murray State when they take on the Austin Peay Governors on Saturday in college basketball betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Austin Peay Governors to cover the point spread in this one found them as 5-point underdogs earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.
Murray State Racers vs Austin Peay Governors Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Austin Peay Governors are 6-14 so far on the season, and 9-9 ATS vs the number. The Murray State Racers, meanwhile, are 11-9 and 8-9 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Austin Peay go 9-9 and the Murray State Racers go 11-6 on betting totals.
This college basketball game matches up the No. 295 (Austin Peay) and the No. 131 (Murray State) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Austin Peay's No. 76-ranked offense, averaging 77.65 PPG, against a Racers defense that ranks No. 209 at 75.6 PPG. The Governors field goal percentage has averaged 47.29% so far, more than the Racers marksmen have achieved on the year, 43.5% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Murray State earned a 86-79 victory over Eastern Kentucky on Thursday, getting 23 points from Damarcus Croaker at CFSB Center.
The Governors got 23 points from Josh Robinson, but it was Morehead State that prevailed in a 89-82 final on Thursday at Winfield Dunn Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Murray State home to Southeast Missouri State, Thursday, January 26th
Austin Peay at Tennessee-Martin, Thursday, January 26th