North Alabama Lions (15-16) vs. Austin Peay Governors (18-14)
March 7, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Austin Peay Governors -3.5; Over/Under: +148.5
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The North Alabama Lions look for a win after splitting their last 8 games. The Austin Peay Governors are riding a 3-game winning streak. Here’s a North Alabama Lions vs Austin Peay Governors prediction.
North Alabama Lions Betting Preview
The North Alabama Lions are coming off wins over Central Arkansas and Lipscomb. The North Alabama Lions are averaging 76.6 points on 44.2 percent shooting and allowing 76.1 points on 44.4 percent shooting. Jacari Lane is averaging 14.6 points and 3 rebounds, while KJ Johnson is averaging 14.2 points and 2.6 rebounds. Damian Forrest is the third double-digit scorer and Tim Smith Jr. is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The North Alabama Lions are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77.2 percent from the free throw line. The North Alabama Lions are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.2 rebounds per game.
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Austin Peay Governors Betting Preview
The Austin Peay Governors beat Eastern Kentucky, Bellarmine, and North Florida during this streak. The Austin Peay Governors are averaging 73.5 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 71.5 points on 45.5 percent shooting. DeMarcus Sharp is averaging 17.5 points and 6.8 rebounds, while Dezi Jones is averaging 13.8 points and 3.1 assists. Ja’Monta Black is the third double-digit scorer and Sai Witt is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. The Austin Peay Governors are shooting 37.1 percent from beyond the arc and 68.5 percent from the free throw line. The Austin Peay Governors are allowing 31.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.4 rebounds per game.
North Alabama Lions vs Austin Peay Governors prediction
The Austin Peay Governors won both meetings this season against North Alabama and enters the tournament playing their most consistent ball. Austin Peay is on a roll offensively, and I question if North Alabama has the horses to keep up. The Austin Peay Governors have scored a combined 191 points in their last two games. The North Alabama Lions are a below average defensive team, and they don’t shoot the ball well enough to counter things. The line is reasonable. Give me Austin Peay and the reasonable number.
