Central Arkansas vs Austin Peay Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 8

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  • Austin Peay is a -8.5 point favorite vs Central Arkansas
  • Total (Over/Under): 138.5 points
  • Central Arkansas / Austin Peay TV channel: ESPN+

The Central Arkansas Bears visit F&M Bank Arena to take on the Austin Peay Governors on Feb. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 5:00pm EST in Clarksville, TN, USA.

Austin Peay is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-105).

The Central Arkansas vs. Austin Peay Over/Under is 138.5 total points.

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Central Arkansas vs. Austin Peay Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Central Arkansas+8.5 -115O 138.5 -115+280
Austin Peay -8.5 -105U 138.5 -105-350

Central Arkansas vs Austin Peay Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Austin Peay will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Central Arkansas vs Austin Peay Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Austin Peay will cover the spread with 58.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Central Arkansas have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 17 away games (+4.40 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Central Arkansas has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.80 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Central Arkansas have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.30 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Austin Peay has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+6.30 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Austin Peay has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.70 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Austin Peay has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 33 games (+0.38 Units / 1% ROI)

Central Arkansas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Central Arkansas has a 11-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.15 Units / -4.75% ROI).

  • 4-18 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.9 Units / -53.67% ROI
  • 13-9 when betting the Over for +3.1 Units / 12.81% ROI
  • 9-13 when betting the Under for -5.3 Units / -21.9% ROI

Austin Peay Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Austin Peay has a 9-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.3 Units / -21.95% ROI).

  • 7-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.75 Units / -2.7% ROI
  • 9-13 when betting the Over for -5.3 Units / -21.9% ROI
  • 13-9 when betting the Under for +3.1 Units / 12.81% ROI

Central Arkansas Offensive Stats & Trends:

Central Arkansas is shooting 41% (1,387/3,413) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 44%

Central Arkansas is shooting 40% (600/1,511) this season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Central Arkansas is shooting 29% from three (213/734) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Central Arkansas averaged 1.17 points per shot (2,217 points/1,902 shots) last season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Austin Peay Offensive Stats & Trends:

Austin Peay averaged 8.2 turnovers per game (264 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Austin Peay is shooting 40% (581/1,447) this season — tied for 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Austin Peay is shooting 47% from inside the arc (752/1,584) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 52%

Austin Peay has a TS% of 44% this season — tied for 22nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 48%

Central Arkansas Defensive Stats & Trends:

Central Arkansas has allowed 11.7 made three-pointers per game this season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Central Arkansas has allowed 10.4 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Central Arkansas allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (291/781) last season — tied for 5th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Central Arkansas has 407 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd most among Atlantic Sun Teams

Austin Peay Defensive Stats & Trends:

Austin Peay averaged 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (719 rebounds/32 games) last season — tied for 35th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Austin Peay has averaged 22.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,240 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Austin Peay has averaged 21.7 defensive rebounds per game (521 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 28th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Austin Peay has 406 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd most among Atlantic Sun Teams


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