Austin Peay Governors vs Samford Bulldogs Matchup

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

Austin Peay vs Samford Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Governors versus the Bulldogs? Tip off is at at 3:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Pete Hanna Center in Homewood, AL. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 151.5 points, with Samford being favored by -13.5 over Austin Peay.

Austin Peay vs. Samford Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Austin Peay Governors at Samford Bulldogs
Where: Homewood at Pete Hanna Center
Date: Sunday, December 8th
Betting Odds SAMF -13.5, AUSP +595 | SAMF -991 O/U 151.5

Governors Preview: Will Austin Peay Make it Happen on the Road?

Austin Peay fell to 3-4 on the season after a 79-57 loss to East Tennessee State on Saturday. The Governors, who were +9 underdogs heading into the game, didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 136, which was right on the O/U line.

After trailing 35-28 at halftime, Austin Peay struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 29 points while allowing 44.

Governors Offense Breakdown

Austin Peay struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 57 points while shooting 33.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.6%, with two-point shooting at 38.7% and three-point shooting at 26.9% (7/26).

John Buggs III and LJ Thomas each scored 15 points, with Buggs hitting 3 of 5 from deep. Quimari Peterson added 13 points and 9 assists, while Jaden Seymour contributed 13 points and 11 rebounds.

Governors Team Defense

Austin Peay's defense gave up 79 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 47% from the field. They allowed 52% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 22/42 inside the arc.

From three-point range, Austin Peay's defense saw their opponents hit 8 of 21 shots, good for 38%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 11 attempts, or 64%. Austin Peay gave up 15 offensive rebounds in the game.

Bulldogs Preview: Can Samford Live Up to the Hype at Home?

Samford improved to 6-2 on the season with an 88-81 road win over South Carolina State on Thursday. The Bulldogs entered the game as -10.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread.

Samford led 54-46 at halftime and scored 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35. The game’s total points of 169 exceeded the O/U line of 157.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Samford's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 88 points with a field goal percentage of 55.4%. They were particularly deadly from beyond the arc, hitting 15 of 30 threes for a 50% shooting rate, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 67.9%.

Trey Fort led the way with 25 points, knocking down 8 of 10 threes, while Jaden Brownell added 17 points in just 17 minutes, shooting 7 of 9 from the field. The Bulldogs also dished out 18 assists and hit 73.3% of their free throws.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Samford's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 66% of their two-point attempts, with a 20/30 performance.

From beyond the arc, Samford's opponents shot 41%, making 10 of 24 three-point attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 11 for 57%. Samford gave up 10 offensive rebounds.

Governors vs Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Although Austin Peay has a straight up record of 2-3 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 2-3. The team averaged 62 points per game in these games.
Across the Bulldogs last three home games, the team averaged 86 points per game while allowing 86. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 2-1 straight-up.
The last five games that Austin Peay was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
Through their last three games as the favorite, the Bulldogs have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 3-0.