Austin Peay Governors vs Southern Illinois Salukis Matchup

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

Southern Illinois vs Austin Peay Prediction

Looking to win big? The Salukis and Governors face off at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The Governors are hosting the game at F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville, TN. Southern Illinois is favored by -2.5 in this non-conference contest against Austin Peay. The game's over/under currently sits at 133.5 points.

Southern Illinois vs. Austin Peay Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Southern Illinois Salukis at Austin Peay Governors
Where: Clarksville at F&M Bank Arena
Date: Saturday, December 14th
Betting Odds SILL -2.5, SILL -166 | AUSP +129 O/U 133.5

Salukis Preview: Can Southern Illinois Lock in a Road Win?

Southern Illinois moved to 2-6 on the season with a 73-70 win over Southern Indiana on Saturday. The Salukis were -9.5 point favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 143 fell just under the O/U line of 146.5.

Southern Illinois led 37-34 at halftime and matched Southern Indiana’s 36 points in the 2nd half to secure the win.

Salukis Offense Breakdown

Southern Illinois put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 48.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.6%. They hit 38.5% from beyond the arc, going 5-for-13, and connected on 73.7% of their free throws, making 14 of 19 attempts. The Salukis also pulled down 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists.

Stephen Olowoniyi was nearly perfect from the field, shooting 10-for-11 and finishing with 24 points in 26 minutes. Jayland Randall added 22 points, hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts, while Ali Dibba contributed 19 points, shooting 58.3% overall and 50% from deep.

Salukis Team Defense

Southern Illinois gave up 70 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 48% from the field. They allowed 22 two-point baskets on 43 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 5 of 13 threes, shooting 38%. At the free-throw line, they went 14/19, making 73% of their attempts. Southern Illinois also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.

Governors Preview: Does Austin Peay Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?

Austin Peay dropped to 3-5 on the season after a 72-47 loss to Samford on Sunday. The Governors, who were +13 underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 119 fell well short of the 150.5 O/U line.

Austin Peay trailed 26-22 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 25 points while allowing 46.

Governors Offense Breakdown

Austin Peay's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 47 points on 35.2% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 37%, and they hit only 2 of 17 attempts from beyond the arc, shooting 11.8% from three-point range.

Inside the arc, the Governors connected on 45.9% of their two-point attempts, and they shot 70% from the free-throw line, making 7 of 10. They recorded 10 offensive rebounds and 8 assists in the game.

Governors Team Defense

Despite giving up 72 points, Austin Peay's defense held their opponent to 40% shooting from the field, with 27 made baskets on 66 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 16 of 35 shots to fall, a 45% conversion rate.

From three-point range, Austin Peay's defense saw 11 of 31 attempts go in, with their opponent shooting 35% from deep. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 10 times, where they made 7 free throws, shooting 70%.

Salukis vs Governors Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their three previous road games, Southern Illinois has an ATS mark of 0-1-1. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 76 points per game.
Across their three previous home games, Austin Peay has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 55 points per game.
Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Austin Peay has an ATS mark of 1-4 while going 1-4 straight up.
The last five games that Southern Illinois was favored, they have an ATS mark of 1-4 while going 2-3 straight up.