<p>Betting on today's Governors and Dolphins game? Catch the action at Swisher Gymnasium in Jacksonville, FL, as the Dolphins hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 133.5 points, and Jacksonville is favored by -5.5 vs. Austin Peay in a Atlantic Sun conference matchup.</p><h3>AUSTIN PEAY GOVERNORS VS JACKSONVILLE DOLPHINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Jacksonville Dolphins -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Swisher Gymnasium at 3:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE JACKSONVILLE DOLPHINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Dolphins.</li><li>Not only will Jacksonville pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Austin Peay improved to 4-8 on the season with a 97-89 road win over North Florida on Thursday. The Governors entered the game as +6 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 44-34 at halftime, Austin Peay exploded for 63 points in the 2nd half while holding North Florida to 45. The total points for the game reached 186, surpassing the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>Austin Peay's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 97 points with a 51.9% shooting performance from the field. They connected on 41.2% of their threes, hitting 7 of 17 attempts, and were efficient inside, shooting 56.8% on two-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 59.3%, and they were nearly automatic at the free-throw line, converting 34 of 39 attempts for an 87.2% success rate.</p> <p>Anton Brookshire led the way with 25 points, hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc. Sai Witt and LJ Thomas each added 23 points, with Thomas also grabbing 9 rebounds. Josh Harris and Nate Lliteras also pulled down 9 boards, while Quan Lax contributed 11 points on 5 of 6 shooting.</p><p>Despite Austin Peay's defensive efforts, they gave up 89 points, with their opponents shooting 46% from the field. The Governors allowed 23 two-point field goals on 45 attempts, a 51% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Austin Peay's defense conceded 6 threes on 17 attempts, a 35% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 25 free throws, shooting 80%. The Governors gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Dolphins Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Jacksonville Dolphins Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Dolphins fell to 4-7 on the season after a 70-65 home loss to Lipscomb on Thursday. Jacksonville entered the game as +5 underdogs, and the outcome was an ATS push. The total points for the game were 135, falling short of the O/U line of 141.5.</p> 

<p>Jacksonville was down 38-27 at halftime but showed resilience by outscoring Lipscomb 38-32 in the 2nd half. Despite the strong finish, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Jacksonville's offense put up 65 points in their last game, shooting 49% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.9%. They connected on 40% of their threes, hitting 6 of 15 attempts, and went 19 for 36 inside the arc, shooting 52.8% on two-pointers.</p> <p>Joe Anderson was a standout, hitting 3 of 4 from deep and shooting 77.8% overall, finishing with 18 points. Robert McCray led the team with 22 points, while Gyasi Powell added 17, hitting 3 of 6 from three-point range.</p><p>Jacksonville's defense gave up 70 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 49% from the field, including 52% on two-point attempts (19/36). From beyond the arc, the Dolphins allowed 6 threes on 15 attempts, a 40% shooting performance.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the opposing team went 9/13, hitting 69% of their foul shots. Jacksonville also gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Austin Peay Governors vs Jacksonville Dolphins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

BetDSI

Bookmaker

Bet US

 Up to $250 in Free Bets + 100 Free Spins

Austin Peay Governors vs Jacksonville Dolphins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

BetDSI

Bookmaker

Bet US

BetOnline

Bovada