Austin Peay Governors vs Jacksonville Dolphins Matchup

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

Austin Peay vs Jacksonville Prediction

Looking to win big? The Governors and Dolphins face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The Dolphins are hosting the game at Swisher Gymnasium in Jacksonville, FL. The over/under for this game is set at 133.5 points, and Jacksonville is favored by -5.5 vs. Austin Peay in a Atlantic Sun conference matchup.

Austin Peay vs. Jacksonville Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Austin Peay Governors at Jacksonville Dolphins
Where: Jacksonville at Swisher Gymnasium
Date: Saturday, January 4th
Betting Odds JAX -5.5, AUSP +185 | JAX -225 O/U 133.5

Governors Preview: Can The Governors Secure a Win at Jacksonville?

Austin Peay improved to 4-8 on the season with a 97-89 road win over North Florida on Thursday. Entering the game as +6 point underdogs, the Governors not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

After trailing 44-34 at halftime, Austin Peay stormed back with a 63-point second half while holding North Florida to 45 points. The game’s total points of 186 exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 148.5.

Governors Offense Breakdown

Austin Peay's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 97 points while shooting 51.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 59.3%, with a 56.8% success rate on two-pointers and 41.2% from beyond the arc. They were also impressive from the free-throw line, hitting 34 of 39 attempts for an 87.2% clip.

Anton Brookshire led the way with 25 points, knocking down 3 of 5 three-point attempts. Sai Witt and LJ Thomas each added 23 points, with Thomas also grabbing 9 rebounds. Josh Harris and Nate Lliteras also pulled down 9 boards, while Quan Lax contributed 11 points on 5 of 6 shooting.

Governors Team Defense

Even with Austin Peay giving up 89 points, the Governors couldn't capitalize on defense, allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field. The opposition hit 23 of their 45 two-point attempts, good for 51% shooting.

From beyond the arc, Austin Peay's defense allowed 6 threes on 17 attempts, a 35% success rate. The Governors also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 25 for 80%. Austin Peay gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.

Dolphins Preview: Will Jacksonville Win at Home?

Jacksonville Dolphins Recent Game/Games

Jacksonville’s season record fell to 4-7 after a 70-65 home loss to Lipscomb on Thursday. The Dolphins entered the game as +5 underdogs and pushed against the spread. The combined points of 135 fell short of the 141.5 O/U line.

Jacksonville trailed 38-27 at halftime but showed resilience by outscoring Lipscomb 38-32 in the second half. Despite the strong finish, they couldn’t complete the comeback.

Dolphins Offense Breakdown

Jacksonville put up 65 points in their last game, shooting 49% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.9%. They connected on 40% of their threes, hitting 6 of 15 attempts, and went 19 for 36 (52.8%) on two-pointers.

Joe Anderson was a standout, hitting 7 of 9 shots, including 3 of 4 from deep, finishing with 18 points. Robert McCray led the team with 22 points, while Gyasi Powell added 17, knocking down 3 threes at a 50% clip.

Dolphins Team Defense

Jacksonville's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 49% from the field. They allowed 19 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 52% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, the opposing team hit 6 of 15 threes, shooting 40%. Jacksonville also sent them to the line 13 times, where they made 9 free throws, a 69% success rate. Jacksonville gave up 10 offensive rebounds.

Governors vs Dolphins Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their ten previous road games, Austin Peay has an ATS mark of 4-6. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-7 while averaging 66 points per game.
Across the Dolphins last five home games, the team averaged 69 points per game while allowing 85. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-4, while going 1-4 straight-up.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Governors have a straight up record of 3-7. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-7.
The last ten games that Jacksonville was favored, they have an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 6-4 straight up.