Austin Peay Governors vs Queens University Royals

This NCAAB matchup features Austin Peay Governors (18-6 (11-0)) traveling to take on Queens University Royals (14-12 (10-2)) at Curry Arena, Charlotte, NC. The Austin Peay hold a clear statistical edge this season, outperforming the Queens by 7.3 points per game in scoring margin. That differential will be a key factor in this matchup. On offense, Queens averages 75.8 points per game, which exceeds what the Austin Peay defense typically allows (68.8 PPG). That mismatch could give the home side opportunities to exploit. The Austin Peay offense puts up 80.0 PPG and faces a Queens defense allowing 71.9 PPG. The visitors have the offensive firepower to stay in this one. Home court advantage is worth approximately 3.5 points in NCAAB, and Queens will look to leverage their home crowd. Our model sees this as essentially a coin-flip game, projecting just a 1.2-point margin. Expect a tight finish. The 68% confidence interval ranges from Queens winning by 11 to losing by 14. Our model aligns closely with the market on this one, suggesting the oddsmakers have priced this game efficiently. Look for small edges in the total and moneyline markets to capitalize on any remaining value.

Queens enters at 14-12 (10-2), hovering around the .500 mark. They've shown flashes of strong play but haven't been able to sustain consistency. At home, they'll look to put together a complete performance and build momentum. Austin Peay comes in with an impressive 18-6 (11-0) record. They've been among the best teams in their conference and are playing with the confidence of a squad that expects to win. Road games can be tricky, but this team has the poise to handle hostile environments. When these teams meet, the home team typically has the edge given the crowd advantage and familiarity factor. The team that controls tempo and limits turnovers will likely dictate the outcome of this matchup.