Austin Peay Governors vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Austin Peay vs East Tennessee State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Johnson City.

Austin Peay vs East Tennessee State Prediction

Looking to win big? The Governors and Buccaneers face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Buccaneers are hosting the game at Freedom Hall Civic Center in Johnson City, TN. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 136 points, and East Tennessee State is favored by -9.5 vs. Austin Peay.

Austin Peay vs. East Tennessee State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Austin Peay Governors at East Tennessee State Buccaneers
Where: Johnson City at Freedom Hall Civic Center
Date: Saturday, November 30th
Betting Odds ETNST -9.5, AUSP +341 | ETNST -450 O/U 136

Governors Preview: Will Austin Peay Shock Everyone at Freedom Hall Civic Center?

Austin Peay fell to UT Arlington 68-58 on Wednesday. The Governors, who were +4 underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 126 fell short of the 144.5 O/U line.

Austin Peay led 32-30 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 26 points while allowing 38.

Governors Offense Breakdown

Austin Peay struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 58 points with a field goal percentage of 37.7% (23/61) and an effective field goal percentage of 42.6%. They hit 7 of 26 from beyond the arc, shooting 26.9%, and went 5 of 8 from the free-throw line (62.5%).

Brody Robinson led the way with 16 points, shooting 50% from the field and 3-point range. Raysean Seamster added 15 points, hitting 2 of 3 from deep, while Lance Ware and LJ Thomas each contributed 14 points. Anton Brookshire also chipped in 13 points and 5 assists, despite shooting 35.7% overall and 33.3% from three.

Governors Team Defense

Austin Peay's defense held their opponent to 68 points, with the Governors allowing just 37% shooting from the field. They gave up 23 made field goals on 61 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Austin Peay's defense limited their opponent to 7 threes on 26 attempts, a 26% shooting rate. The Governors also sent their opponent to the line 8 times, where they made 5 free throws.

Buccaneers Preview: Will East Tennessee State Make it Happen at Home?

East Tennessee State Buccaneers Recent Game/Games

East Tennessee State picked up a 75-55 road win over Charlotte on Wednesday, November 27th. The Buccaneers, who were +2.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 130 fell short of the O/U line of 139.

ETSU turned the game around in the 2nd half, where they outscored Charlotte 44-19. After trailing 36-31 at halftime, the Buccaneers’ defense clamped down, allowing just 19 points in the 2nd half.

Buccaneers Offense Breakdown

East Tennessee State put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 42.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, with a 45% mark on two-pointers (18/40) and 37.5% from beyond the arc (9/24). At the free-throw line, they connected on 66.7% of their attempts (12/18).

The Buccaneers grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists. Quimari Peterson led the way with 16 points and 4 assists, while John Buggs III added 15 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep. Karon Boyd contributed 14 points and 7 rebounds.

Buccaneers Team Defense

East Tennessee State's defense was strong, giving up just 55 points while holding their opponent to 39% shooting from the field. They allowed 21 made field goals on 53 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the Buccaneers limited their opponent to 4 made threes on 17 attempts, a 23% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 9 shots.

Governors vs Buccaneers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last three games away from home, the Governors have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 62 points per game in these contests.
East Tennessee State has played well in their previous five home games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 74 points per game while allowing 70. The team also performed well vs the spread at 4-1.
As the betting underdog, the Governors have an ATS record of 3-2 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 3-2.
In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Buccaneers have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.