North Alabama vs Austin Peay Prediction 3/3/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Austin Peay (14-18) vs. North Alabama (22-9)
March 3, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: North Alabama -12.5; Over/Under: 144.5
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The Austin Peay Governors and North Alabama Lions meet Monday in the college basketball ASUN Quarterfinal at the Flowers Hall. Here’s a North Alabama vs Austin Peay Prediction. This article will include a North Alabama vs Austin Peay Pick.
Austin Peay Governors Betting Preview
The Austin Peay Governors are coming off a loss to West Georgia and a win over North Florida. Austin Peay is playing with house money as it beat North Florida yesterday in the underdog role. The game wasn’t competitive, as Austin Peay scored 90 points on 54.9 percent shooting from the field.
The Austin Peay Governors are averaging 71.3 points on 41.8 percent shooting and allowing 74.6 points on 46.3 percent shooting. LJ Thomas is averaging 14.1 points and 4.7 rebounds, while Sai Witt is averaging 13.4 points and 0.5 assists. Isaac Haney is the third double-digit scorer and Tate McCubbin is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Austin Peay Governors are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 72 percent from the free throw line. The Austin Peay Governors are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.6 rebounds per game.
North Alabama Lions Betting Preview
The North Alabama Lions are coming off a loss to Lipscomb and wins over Queens and Central Arkansas. North Alabama has won 11 of its last 13 games and should be considered the team to beat in the ASUN.
The North Alabama Lions are averaging 79.3 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 70.9 points on 43.4 percent shooting. Jacari Lane is averaging 16.9 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Daniel Ortiz is averaging 11.7 points and 2.5 rebounds. Dallas Howell is the third double-digit scorer and Taye Fields is grabbing 8.5 rebounds. The North Alabama Lions are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 71.6 percent from the free throw line. The North Alabama Lions are allowing 31.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.2 rebounds per game.
Why the North Alabama Lions will win
- North Alabama has won each of its last 12 home games.
- Austin Peay has lost four of its last five road games.
- North Alabama has won the first half in each of its last 12 home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Austin Peay Governors will win
- North Alabama has lost four of its last five Conference Tournament games.
- Austin Peay has won each of its last three Conference Tournament night games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Austin Peay’s last four Conference Tournament games has produced a total of 148+ points.
- Five of North Alabama’s last six Conference Tournament games have produced a total of 148+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- North Alabama ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (11.0%).
- North Alabama ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (8.8).
- Austin Peay ranks 357th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (4.5).
- Austin Peay ranks 22nd among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (9.8).
North Alabama vs Austin Peay Injury Report
Neither North Alabama nor Austin Peay has a player listed on its injury report.
North Alabama vs Austin Peay Prediction
I’m going to assume Austin Peay is going to be a decent-sized underdog, and we did just see the Governors win yesterday as an underdog. Austin Peay and North Alabama also played two competitive games this season, which included an overtime game in January. However, fresh legs are huge in spots like this, and North Alabama hasn’t had to play since February 26. North Alabama has won 14 of its 15 home games, and it’s an extremely profitable team with a 19-10 ATS record. There are only 26 college basketball teams that have a cover percentage of at least 65 percent. North Alabama is one of those teams. I’ll side with North Alabama in the ASUN Quarterfinals on Monday night.
