Saturday’s game that pits the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (11-11, 5-4 ASUN) against the Austin Peay Governors (9-13, 4-5 ASUN) at Baptist Health Arena has a projected final score of 78-69 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Eastern Kentucky, who is favored in this matchup by our model. Tipoff is at 4:00 PM ET on February 1.

Based on our computer prediction, Eastern Kentucky should cover the spread, which is currently listed at 8.5. The two sides are projected to eclipse the 144.5 over/under.

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Eastern Kentucky vs. Austin Peay Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025
• Time: 4:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Richmond, Kentucky
• Venue: Baptist Health Arena
• Line: Eastern Kentucky -8.5
• Point total: 144.5
• Moneyline (to win): Eastern Kentucky -429, Austin Peay +320

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Eastern Kentucky vs. Austin Peay Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Eastern Kentucky 78, Austin Peay 69

Spread & Total Prediction for Eastern Kentucky vs. Austin Peay

• Pick ATS: Eastern Kentucky (-8.5)
• Pick OU: Over (144.5)

Eastern Kentucky has a 9-11-0 record against the spread so far this season compared to Austin Peay, who is 8-12-0 ATS. A total of 14 out of the Colonels’ games this season have gone over the point total, and eight of the Governors’ games have gone over. The two teams score 146.1 points per game, 1.6 more points than this matchup’s total. In the last 10 games, Eastern Kentucky has a 4-6 record against the spread while going 5-5 overall. Austin Peay has gone 5-5 against the spread and 4-6 overall in its last 10 matches.

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Eastern Kentucky Performance Insights

• The Colonels score 77.2 points per game (104th in college basketball) and allow 76.6 (308th in college basketball) for a +13 scoring differential overall.
• The 35.3 rebounds per game Eastern Kentucky averages rank 49th in the country. Its opponents collect 35.0 per outing.
• Eastern Kentucky knocks down 9.0 three-pointers per game (69th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 8.3. It shoots 32.3% from deep while its opponents hit 36.4% from long range.
• The Colonels average 93.8 points per 100 possessions on offense (228th in college basketball), and give up 93.1 points per 100 possessions (202nd in college basketball).
• Eastern Kentucky has committed 3.2 fewer turnovers per game than its opponents, averaging 10.0 (51st in college basketball action) while forcing 13.2 (65th in college basketball).

Austin Peay Performance Insights

• The Governors put up 68.9 points per game (305th in college basketball) while giving up 73.7 per contest (241st in college basketball). They have a -106 scoring differential and have been outscored by 4.8 points per game.
• Austin Peay falls short in the rebound battle by an average of 6.3 boards. It records 29.6 rebounds per game (315th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 35.9.
• Austin Peay knocks down 8.1 three-pointers per game (141st in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.3. It shoots 32.2% from deep, and its opponents shoot 35.3%.
• Austin Peay has committed 10.2 turnovers per game (70th in college basketball), 2.2 fewer than the 12.4 it forces (125th in college basketball).

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