Austin Peay Governors vs Butler Bulldogs Prediction, 11/8/2024 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Austin Peay Governors vs Butler Bulldogs

Date: Friday, November 8, 2024

Location: Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN

TV: ESPN+

The Butler Bulldogs (1-0) are hosting the Austin Peay Governors (1-0) at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Friday.

The Austin Peay Governors stepped onto the hardwood against Union and went home with a win by a final score of 95-75 in their last contest. In relation to fouls, the Governors ended up finishing with 19 and Union totaled 16 fouls. They also converted 11 out of their 27 shots from 3-point range. Union ended up shooting 56.0% at the free throw line by converting 14 of their 25 tries. Moreover, Union collected 29 rebounds (8 offensive, 21 defensive), but didn't notch a rejection. Union distributed 17 assists and had 4 steals for the contest. With regard to defending, Austin Peay allowed the other team to go 46.3% from the floor on 25 out of 54 shooting. They also distributed 14 assists in the matchup in addition to forcing 16 turnovers and having 10 steals. In the matter of rebounding, they compiled a total of 33 with 9 of them being offensive. From the free throw line, the Governors converted 24 of 26 shots for a percentage of 92.3%. Austin Peay walked away from the contest having earned a 48.4% FG percentage (30 of 62) and converted 11 of 23 3-point attempts.

Isaac Haney is one player who had an impact for the game. He went 36.4% from the field and earned 1 assist. He was on the court for 26 minutes and pulled down 6 rebounds. He ended up finishing with 19 points on 4 out of 11 shooting.

Get all of our NCAA Basketball Best Bets Picks

Austin Peay enters this contest with a win-loss record of 1-0 this year. They currently have an average of 95.0 points per contest (69th in the country) while hitting 48.4% from the field. The Governors are connecting on 47.8% on three-point shots (11 of 23) and 92.3% from the charity stripe. As a team, Austin Peay is pulling down 37.0 boards per game and has tallied 14 dimes so far this year, which has them ranked 209th in Division 1 in terms of passing. They are turning it over 9.0 times per game and as a basketball team are committing 19.0 fouls per contest.

On the defensive end, the Governors have forced 16.0 turnovers per contest and they draw 16.0 personal fouls. They are 293rd in the country in allowing assists with 17 surrendered on the season. The Governors defensively are giving up an opponent FG percentage of 46.3% (25 of 54) and they concede 32.0 rebounds per game as a group. They concede 40.7% from 3-point land and they are ranked 235th in D-1 in opponents PPG (75.0).

When they last stepped on the hardwood, the Butler Bulldogs got the win with a final of 72-65 when they played Missouri State. The Bulldogs snagged 21 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive boards totaling 30 for this contest. They coughed up the ball 18 times, while getting 6 steals in this contest. Missouri State was called for 28 personal fouls in the game which took the Bulldogs to the free throw line for 28 attempts. They were able to make 21 of the free throws for a percentage of 75.0%. Pertaining to shots from downtown, Butler knocked down 9 out of 20 attempts (45.0%). When all was said and done, the Bulldogs ended up going 21 for 47 from the floor which had them sitting at 44.7%. The Bulldogs allowed Missouri State to make 25 of their 67 attempts from the floor which had them shooting 37.3% for the matchup. They finished 32.1% from distance by going 9 of 28 and finished the contest at 6 out of 10 at the charity stripe (60.0%). In regard to rebounding, Butler permitted Missouri State to grab 27 in total (12 on the offensive side).

Jahmyl Telfort was important for the Bulldogs in this game. He earned 29 points in his 37 mins on the court and had 2 assists for this contest. He made 7 of 12 for the game for a field goal rate of 58.3%, and accumulated 4 rebounds.

Butler has a record of 1-0 this season. On the offensive side of the ball, the Bulldogs are connecting on 44.7% from the field, which has them ranked 215th in college hoops. Butler has accumulated 72 pts so far this season (72.0 per game) and they pull in 37.0 rebounds per contest. They are getting an assist 12.0 times per game (247th in the nation) and they turn it over 19.0 times per contest. The Bulldogs commit 14.0 personal fouls every game and they shoot 75.0% from the free throw line.

The Bulldogs on the defensive side of the court are 161st in college basketball in PPG surrendered with 65.0. They are forcing their opponents into 13.0 TO's every game and have allowed teams to shoot 37.3% from the field (135th in D-1). The Butler defense allows 32.1% on shots from distance (9 of 28) and opponents are knocking down 60.0% of their free throw shots. They allow 13.0 assists and 32.0 total rebounds per game, which is 219th and 146th in the country.

Who will win tonight's NCAA basketball game against the spread?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Butler

Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here