Austin Peay Governors vs Morehead State Eagles Matchup

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

Austin Peay vs Morehead State Prediction

Betting on today's Governors and Eagles game? Catch the action at Ellis T. Johnson Arena in Morehead, KY, as the Eagles hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. Austin Peay is favored by -4 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 138.5 points.

Austin Peay vs. Morehead State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Austin Peay Governors at Morehead State Eagles
Where: Morehead at Ellis T. Johnson Arena
Date: Wednesday, November 20th
Betting Odds AUSP -4, AUSP -166 | MHST +137 O/U 138.5

Governors Preview: Do the Governors Have What it Takes on the Road?

The Governors faced a tough road challenge against Tennessee on Sunday, losing 103-68. Entering the game as +28.5 point underdogs, Austin Peay not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 52-29 at halftime, they scored 39 points in the 2nd half but allowed 51. The game’s total points of 171 exceeded the O/U line of 140.5.

Governors Offense Breakdown

Austin Peay managed just 68 points in their last game, shooting 35.5% from the field and 30.3% from three-point range (10/33). Their effective field goal percentage was 43.5%, but they were strong at the free-throw line, hitting 82.4% of their attempts (14/17).

Igor Miličić Jr. was a standout, shooting 78.6% from the field and grabbing 9 rebounds. Isaac Haney added 22 points, hitting 5 of 11 threes, while Zakai Zeigler contributed 19 points and 8 assists, shooting 87.5% overall and 75% from deep.

Governors Team Defense

Austin Peay's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 103 points on 63% shooting from the field. They allowed 72% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 32 of 44 shots inside the arc.

From three-point range, Austin Peay's opponents shot 35%, making 5 of 14 attempts. The Governors also sent them to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 24 free throws for 72%. Additionally, Austin Peay gave up 13 offensive rebounds.

Eagles Preview: Will Morehead State Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?

Morehead State's season continued with a 76-62 road loss to Chattanooga on Thursday. The Eagles entered the game as +11.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 138, falling short of the O/U line of 143.5.

The game was tied 37-37 at halftime, but Morehead State struggled in the second half, scoring just 25 points while allowing 39.

Eagles Offense Breakdown

In their previous game, Morehead State's offense put up 62 points, shooting 41.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.1%, with two-point shooting at 47.1% (16/34) and three-point shooting at 29.4% (5/17). The Eagles struggled from the free-throw line, hitting just 60% of their attempts (15/25).

Bash Wieland led the way with 26 points, shooting 64.3% overall and 50% from three (3/6). Honor Huff added 13 points and 8 assists, despite shooting just 20% from beyond the arc (2/10). Dieonte Miles also contributed 13 points and grabbed 11 rebounds.

Eagles Team Defense

Morehead State's defense gave up 76 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field on 27 of 62 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 62% shooting, as the other team hit 18 of 29 two-point shots.

From three-point range, Morehead State's defense held the other team to 27% shooting, with 9 made threes on 33 attempts. They also sent the opposing team to the line 15 times, where they made 13 free throws, shooting 86%. Morehead State gave up 8 offensive rebounds.

Governors vs Eagles Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last three road games, Austin Peay has averaged 75 points per game while allowing 87. The team's record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
In their last three games at home, the Eagles have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 54 points per game in these contests.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Eagles have a straight up record of 3-7. Their record vs the spread in these games was 5-4-1.
In their last five contests as the favorite, Austin Peay has a poor record vs the spread going 2-3. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 4-1.