Austin Peay vs East Tennessee State Prediction 12/12/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate an Austin Peay vs East Tennessee State prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, December 12th at F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Austin Peay Governors Betting Preview

The Austin Peay Governors are 4-5 this season after they lost to UT Rio Grande by a score of 63-50 in their last game. Austin Peay trailed 31-30 at halftime, but only scored 20 points in the second half for the disappointing loss. The Governors shot 32% from the field, 13% on three pointers, and 63% on free throws in the game. Rashaud Marshall led Austin Peay with 19 points and eight rebounds, while Tate McCubbin added 16 points and four rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Austin Peay lost to Kent State by a score of 96-84, but did beat NIU by a score of 77-59 before that. The Governors have scored 76.3 points per game with 36.3 rebounds and 16.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 68.6 points against per game this season. Collin Parker is averaging 15.8 points and 5.7 rebounds per game, while Tate McCubbin is averaging 13.2 points and 5.9 rebounds per game for the Governors. Austin Peay is shooting 43.8% from the field, 68% on free throws, and 34.5% on three pointers this season. 

East Tennessee State Buccaneers Betting Preview

The East Tennessee State Buccaneers are 8-2 this year after they defeated a non-D1 team by a score of 78-62 in their last game. East Tennessee State led 35-23 at halftime and added 43 points in the second half to secure the win. The Buccaneers shot 48% from the field, 29% on three pointers, and 65% on free throws in the game. Brayden Crump led East Tennessee State with 15 points and four rebounds, while Isaiah Sutherland added 21 points and three rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, East Tennessee State defeated South Alabama by a score of 91-65, but did lose to Dayton by a score of 88-71 before that. The Buccaneers have scored 81.3 points per game with 37.5 rebounds and 16.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 64.4 points against per game this season. Cam Morris III is averaging 14.4 points and 4.4 rebounds per game, while Brian Taylor II is averaging 13.2 points and 4.9 rebounds per game for the Buccaneers. East Tennessee State is shooting 49.5% from the field, 70.3% on free throws, and 32.8% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Austin Peay Governors will win

• The home team has won each of East Tennessee State’s last six games.
• East Tennessee State has lost 10 of its last 11 road night games against non-Conference opponents.
• The home team has won the first half in each of East Tennessee State’s last eight games.

Why the East Tennessee State Buccaneers will win

• East Tennessee State has won seven of its last eight games.
• Austin Peay has lost six of its last seven night games against non-Conference opponents.
• East Tennessee State has won the first half in five of its last six games.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of East Tennessee State’s last eight night games against the ASUN Conference have produced a total of 152+ points.
• Each of Austin Peay’s last five games against the Southern Conference Conference have produced a total of 136 or fewer points.

Austin Peay vs East Tennessee State Prediction 

East Tennessee State comes into this contest with an 8-2 record to start the season and they are shooting 50% from the field. The Buccaneers have scored at least 80 points in three of their last five games and they have allowed 65 or fewer in four of their last five. Austin Peay has lost four of their last five games and they scored just 50 points last time out. The Governors are shooting 44% from the field and they have allowed 84+ in two of their last four. Take ETSU to cover on the road here.