Austin Peay Governors vs Tennessee Volunteers Matchup

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

Austin Peay vs Tennessee Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Governors versus the Volunteers? Tip off is at at 3:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on SEC. The game will be played at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, TN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 141 points, and Tennessee is favored by -28.5 at home against Austin Peay.

Austin Peay vs. Tennessee Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Austin Peay Governors at Tennessee Volunteers
Where: Knoxville at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center
Date: Sunday, November 17th
Betting Odds TENN -28.5, AUSP +4000 | TENN -30000 O/U 141

Governors Preview: Are Austin Peay Ready for a Road Win?

Austin Peay Governors Recent Game/Games

The Governors picked up a 67-61 win over Chattanooga on Monday, November 11th. Austin Peay was a +2.5 underdog going into the game, but they not only won but also covered the spread.

Austin Peay led 37-31 at halftime and both teams scored 30 points in the 2nd half. The game’s total points were 128, falling short of the 147-point O/U line.

Governors Offense Breakdown

Austin Peay put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 43.8% from the field and 40% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they hit 19 of 26 free throws, good for 73.1%.

Offensively, Bash Wieland led the way with 19 points on 8-of-13 shooting, while LJ Thomas added 18 points and 5 rebounds. Isaac Haney contributed 14 points, hitting 3 of 4 from beyond the arc.

Governors Team Defense

Despite giving up 61 points, Austin Peay's defense allowed their opponents to shoot 43% from the field, with the Governors conceding 21 made baskets on 48 attempts. From inside the arc, the opposition hit 15 of 33 shots, good for 45% shooting.

From three-point range, Austin Peay's defense allowed 6 made threes on 15 attempts, a 40% success rate. The Governors also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 19 free throws for a 73% clip. Austin Peay gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.

Volunteers Preview: Can Tennessee Pull Off a Home Win?

The Volunteers cruised to a 92-57 win over Montana on Wednesday, November 13th. Playing at home, Tennessee entered the game as -26.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the victory.

Leading 40-31 at halftime, the Volunteers dominated the 2nd half, outscoring the Grizzlies 52-26. The game’s total points reached 149, surpassing the O/U line of 141.

Volunteers Offense Breakdown

Tennessee's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 92 points with a 60.8% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 70.6%, thanks in part to their 73.3% shooting from two-point range. From beyond the arc, the Volunteers hit 42.9% of their attempts, going 9-for-21.

Money Williams led the way with 30 points, hitting 4-of-7 from three-point range. Igor Miličić Jr. added 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Felix Okpara, Chaz Lanier, and Cameron Carr each contributed 13 points. Zakai Zeigler chipped in 11 points and 7 assists, hitting 3-of-4 from deep.

Volunteers Team Defense

Despite Tennessee's defensive efforts, they allowed 57 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 60% from the field on 31/51 shooting. This included 73% shooting on two-pointers, as they went 22/30 inside the arc.

The Volunteers also gave up 9/21 three-point shooting, with the other team hitting 42% from deep. From the free-throw line, Tennessee's opponent shot 84%, making 21 of 25 attempts. Tennessee allowed 7 offensive rebounds in the game.

Governors vs Volunteers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Austin Peay has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 82 points per game while allowing 79. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-0.
Tennessee has played well in their previous three home games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 69 points per game while allowing 62. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
The last ten games that Austin Peay was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 8-2 while going 6-4 straight up.
As the betting favorite, the Volunteers have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 3-0.