Queens vs Austin Peay 12/29/22 College Basketball Picks, Predictions, Odds

The Austin Peay Governors and Queens University Royals meet Thursday in college basketball action at the Curry Arena. The Austin Peay Governors look to get back to a .500 record. The Queens University Royals look for their 11th win.

The Austin Peay Governors are averaging 68.5 points on 41.3 percent shooting and allowing 69.1 points on 47.9 percent shooting. Shon Robinson is averaging 15.3 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Elijah Hutchins-Everett is averaging 13.6 points and 1.4 assists. Sean Durugordon is the third double-digit scorer and Cameron Copeland is grabbing 3.1 rebounds. The Austin Peay Governors are shooting 32.9 percent from beyond the arc and 73.9 percent from the free throw line. The Austin Peay Governors are allowing 31.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.5 rebounds per game.

The Queens University Royals are averaging 80.2 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 70.8 points on 43.7 percent shooting. Kenny Dye is averaging 17.2 points and 4.2 rebounds, while AJ McKee is averaging 13.3 points and 4.7 rebounds. Jay’Den Turner is dishing 1.5 assists and Kalib Mathews is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Queens University Royals are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 70.7 percent from the free throw line. The Queens University Royals are allowing 30.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.2 rebounds per game.

The Austin Peay Governors are playing improved ball as of late, but they have to prove themselves in a spot like this, considering they lose on the road by an average of 23.2 points. The Queens University Royals have been the more impressive team up to this point, and they win at home by an average of 24.8 points. Queens University has more scoring depth and will have the best player on the floor. Give me the Royals.