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Austin Peay vs Jacksonville Pick – Basketball Predictions & Odds 2/16/23

Jacksonville Dolphins (11-13) vs. Austin Peay Governors (7-19)
February 16, 2023 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Austin Peay Governors +2 / Jacksonville Dolphins -2 ; Over/Under: -
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The Jacksonville Dolphins and the Austin Peay Governors meet Thursday in college basketball action from Dunn Center. Jacksonville is sitting at 12-13 overall this year. The Dolphins lost to Florida Gulf Coast in their last game. As for Austin Peay, they’re 8-19 on the season following a loss to Central Arkansas on Saturday. Check back all season long for free college basketball picks at Sports Chat Place.

Jacksonville Dolphins 

Jacksonville had an up-and-down start to the season, going 10-8 across their first 18 games. The Dolphins are just 2-5 since then however, falling to North Alabama, North Florida (twice), Stetson and Florida Gulf Coast in that time. 

On Saturday versus Florida Gulf Coast, Jacksonville held a 25-22 edge going into the second half. The Dolphins were outscored 40-26 from there and lost 62-51. Mike Marsh was the top team scorer on 18 points and eight rebounds. 

Austin Peay Governors

Over on the Austin Peay side, they were 8-12 across their first 20 games this year. The Governors have continued to lose to Eastern Kentucky, Kennesaw State, Jacksonville State, Liberty, Queens NC, North Alabama and Central Arkansas in their last seven appearances. 

In the Central Arkansas matchup last weekend, the Governors were down 38-30 in the locker room. Austin Peay got slightly better from there on 39 points but still lost 76-69. Sean Durugordon was the leading team scorer with 18 points and nine boards. 

ANDREW’S FREE PICK 

I’ll probably stick with Jacksonville. Most of that is due to how rough Austin Peay has had it lately, though. The Governors are suffering through a rough 10-game losing streak right now and their scoring has been quite erratic during that time. Jacksonville hasn’t done much to write home about lately either; the Dolphins are on a four-game losing streak with 67 or fewer points scored in each of those games. Jacksonville is probably still the stronger team so I’ll take them on a cover but realistically I’m not touching this one. 

Andrew's Free Pick: Jacksonville Dolphins -2

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Andrew has been writing about college, professional and fantasy sports betting since 2013. Andrew's goal is to break down the complicated numbers and trends into a language that's easily accessible to novice sports bettors and seasoned professionals alike.

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