Eastern Kentucky vs Austin Peay Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 28

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  • Eastern Kentucky (13-12) is a -1.5 point favorite vs Austin Peay (15-10)
  • Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
  • Eastern Kentucky / Austin Peay TV channel: ESPN+

The Eastern Kentucky Colonels (13-12) visit F&M Bank Arena to take on the Austin Peay Governors (15-10) on Feb. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Clarksville, TN.

Eastern Kentucky is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).

The Eastern Kentucky vs. Austin Peay Over/Under is 147.5 total points.

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Eastern Kentucky vs. Austin Peay Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Eastern Kentucky-1.5 -115O 147.5 -110-135
Austin Peay +1.5 -105U 147.5 -110+110

Eastern Kentucky vs Austin Peay Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Eastern Kentucky will win this college basketball game with 54.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Eastern Kentucky vs Austin Peay Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Austin Peay will cover the spread with 59.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Eastern Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.50 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Eastern Kentucky have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.80 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Eastern Kentucky has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 13 away games (+3.35 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Eastern Kentucky has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+2.75 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Eastern Kentucky has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.60 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Austin Peay has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 24 games (+11.05 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Austin Peay has hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 15 games (+10.80 Units / 66% ROI)
  • Austin Peay has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 16 games (+9.55 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Austin Peay has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 19 games (+8.90 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Austin Peay have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 20 games (+6.45 Units / 29% ROI)

Eastern Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Eastern Kentucky has a 13-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.2 Units / -0.73% ROI).

  • 14-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.05 Units / -8.46% ROI
  • 12-13 when betting the Over for -2.3 Units / -8.36% ROI
  • 13-12 when betting the Under for -0.2 Units / -0.73% ROI

Austin Peay Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Austin Peay has a 15-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.95 Units / 13.79% ROI).

  • 12-14 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.6 Units / 11.43% ROI
  • 16-10 when betting the Over for +5 Units / 17.51% ROI
  • 10-16 when betting the Under for -7.65 Units / -26.7% ROI

Eastern Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Kentucky has a 26% free throw rate (1,037 free throw attempts/3,936 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Eastern Kentucky has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (892 assists/ 681 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th best among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Eastern Kentucky has 892 assists since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Atlantic Sun Teams

Eastern Kentucky has averaged 1.19 points per shot (4,703 points/3,936 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Austin Peay Offensive Stats & Trends:

Austin Peay has averaged 8.6 turnovers per game (206 turnovers/24 games) this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Austin Peay has a TS% of 46% since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 48%

Austin Peay has averaged 11.4 assists per game (274 assists/24 games) this season — tied for 32nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.5

Austin Peay has a TS% of 46% since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 33rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Eastern Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Kentucky has 445 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd most among Atlantic Sun Teams

Eastern Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (192/516) this season — tied for 10th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Eastern Kentucky has allowed 8.5 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 18th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Eastern Kentucky has allowed 74.7 points per game (4,405 points/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 26th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.1

Austin Peay Defensive Stats & Trends:

Austin Peay has averaged 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (539 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 37th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Austin Peay has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (153/513) this season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Austin Peay has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (355/1,106) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Atlantic Sun Teams ; League Avg: 34%

Austin Peay has 398 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd most among Atlantic Sun Teams


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