Austin Peay vs Vanderbilt Picks and Prediction – 12/21/2024

On Saturday, the Austin Peay Governors (4-7) face off against the Vanderbilt Commodores (10-1) at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tennessee. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

Vanderbilt comes into this matchup on a four-game winning streak and has won four of their last five games. In a commanding 105-53 victory over The Citadel, Devin McGlockton made a notable contribution by scoring 19 points for Vanderbilt's Commodores. This season, Jason Edwards has been Vanderbilt's top scorer, boasting an impressive average of 19.2 points per game. Meanwhile, Devin McGlockton serves as the team's second-highest scorer, maintaining an average of 11.8 points per game so far. In addition to his scoring proficiency, McGlockton also excels in rebounding, leading his team with an average of 8 rebounds per game. AJ Hoggard stands out as the team's assist leader, averaging 4.2 assists throughout the season. Over their last five matchups, Vanderbilt has consistently put up an average of 85 points per game. As they prepare to face Austin Peay in Nashville, the Commodores aim to defend their undefeated home record. On the whole, Vanderbilt averages 85.5 points per game, highlighting their strong offensive capabilities.

Austin Peay enters this game on a five-game losing streak. In a recent matchup against Ohio, the Governors fell short with a 78-58 loss, during which Sai Witt stood out by scoring 21 points. This season, LJ Thomas has been Austin Peay's top scorer, maintaining an impressive average of 18.1 points per game. Sai Witt follows as the second-leading scorer for the team, averaging 14.3 points per game. Witt also excels in rebounding, topping the team's stats with an average of 5.2 rebounds per game this season. Meanwhile, LJ Thomas has been pivotal in facilitating the team's plays, leading with an average of 3 assists per game. Unfortunately, the Governors have struggled recently, with a five-game losing streak where they have conceded an average of 72.4 points per contest. As they prepare to face Vanderbilt in an upcoming away game, Austin Peay aims to break this streak. On average, the Governors' offensive efforts result in 63.5 points per game.

Vanderbilt’s offense has been exceptionally powerful when playing on their home court, consistently putting up an impressive average of over 90 points per game. As they prepare to host Austin Peay, they aim to maintain their perfect home record. In contrast, Austin Peay has struggled significantly in away games, having lost five out of their last six road matchups. Additionally, their defense across the board has not been performing at a high level, which could pose a challenge for them against Vanderbilt's potent offensive lineup. Look for the home team to continue their hot streak. Final Score Prediction, Vanderbilt Commodores win but fail to cover, 79-63.