Central Arkansas vs Austin Peay Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 20

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  • Austin Peay (9-7) is a -8.5 point favorite vs Central Arkansas (11-7)
  • Total (Over/Under): 143.5 points
  • Central Arkansas / Austin Peay TV channel: ESPN+

The Central Arkansas Bears (11-7) visit F&M Bank Arena to take on the Austin Peay Governors (9-7) on Jan. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 5:15pm EST in Clarksville, TN.

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 143.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Central Arkansas+8.5 -115O 143.5 -115+310
Austin Peay -8.5 -105U 143.5 -105-400

Central Arkansas vs Austin Peay Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Austin Peay will win this college basketball game with 83.0% 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 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Central Arkansas has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 14 away games (+11.35 Units / 81% ROI)
  • Central Arkansas has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 17 away games (+4.10 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Central Arkansas have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 17 away games (+4.10 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Central Arkansas has hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 29 games (+2.90 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Central Arkansas have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 17 away games (+2.30 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Austin Peay has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 27 games (+6.00 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Austin Peay has hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 27 games (+3.20 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Austin Peay has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 10 games at home (+1.40 Units / 12% ROI)

Central Arkansas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Central Arkansas has a 12-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.4 Units / 27.27% ROI).

  • 6-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.55 Units / 55.52% ROI
  • 6-9 when betting the Over for -3.9 Units / -19.7% ROI
  • 9-6 when betting the Under for +2.4 Units / 12.12% ROI

Austin Peay Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Austin Peay has a 9-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.2 Units / 6.78% ROI).

  • 6-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.35 Units / 7.87% ROI
  • 7-9 when betting the Over for -2.9 Units / -16.48% ROI
  • 9-7 when betting the Under for +1.3 Units / 7.39% ROI

Central Arkansas Offensive Stats & Trends:

Central Arkansas is shooting 41% (1,327/3,211) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Central Arkansas has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (662 assists/ 657 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Central Arkansas is shooting 41% (1,327/3,211) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 45%

Central Arkansas has an eFG% of 49% this season — tied for 31st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Austin Peay Offensive Stats & Trends:

Austin Peay has averaged 1.15 points per shot (3,379 points/2,933 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Austin Peay has averaged 10.2 turnovers per game (510 turnovers/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.2

Austin Peay has an eFG% of 49% this season — tied for 31st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Austin Peay has averaged 1.15 points per shot (1,312 points/1,143 shots) this season — tied for 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Central Arkansas Defensive Stats & Trends:

Central Arkansas has 350 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th most among Atlantic Sun Teams

Central Arkansas has allowed 9.0 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 6th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Central Arkansas has allowed 79.5 points per game (4,054 points/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.0

Central Arkansas has allowed opponents to shoot 46% (1,455/3,159) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 19th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Austin Peay Defensive Stats & Trends:

Austin Peay has averaged 21.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,076 rebounds/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Austin Peay has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (113/401) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Austin Peay has 365 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd most among Atlantic Sun Teams

Austin Peay has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (315/994) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Atlantic Sun Teams ; League Avg: 34%


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