Austin Peay Governors vs Howard Bison Point Spread Picks

Austin Peay had won three straight before losing 79-65 to Bucknell while shooting just 33.8 percent and allowing 57.4 percent and that doesn't bode well for this matchup against Howard, which can boast two solid players in Steve Settle III and Elijah Hawkins and the Bison are picked to be contenders in the MEAC. The Bison do come off a loss to Belmont after defeating Buffalo 63-59. Belmont shot a blistering 52 percent overall and 48 percent on 3-pointers. The Governors are shooting just 39.5 percent and 31.0 percent from long range on the season. Howard is 5-1 ATS its past six games after losing by at least 20 points and Austin Peay hasn't covered its last four home games. Take Howard.