Austin Peay vs Kent State Picks and Predictions for Wednesday, December 3, 2025

By: David Anicetti Published 12/03/2025, 12:12 AM ET

The Austin Peay Governors travel to Kent, Ohio, to play the Kent State Golden Flashes on Wednesday. The Governors are 4–3 and coming off a 77–59 win over Northern Illinois. Kent State is 7–1 after defeating Penn State Wilkes-Barre 123–59 for its seventh straight victory. Cash a winning ticket using our free college basketball picks.

Austin Peay vs Kent State Game Information

Date: December 3
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Where: M.A.C. Center, Kent, OH
TV: ESPN+

Austin Peay Governors

Austin Peay continues to rely on its balanced guard-forward scoring mix, using tempo and half-court play to generate shots for Collin Parker and Tate McCubbin. Defensive pressure has also been a major part of the Governors’ early play this season, with the ability to create turnovers helping offset inconsistencies on the offensive end.

Austin Peay is averaging 79.0 points per game while shooting 45.1% from the field and 34.9% from three. The Governors average 38.0 rebounds, 16.1 assists, 2.1 blocks, and 11.3 steals. Parker leads the Governors with averages of 15.3 points and 5.9 rebounds, while McCubbin contributes 13.1 points, a team-high 6.4 rebounds, and 1.4 steals per game. Zyree Collins leads the team in assists with an average of 3.4 per game.

Kent State Golden Flashes

Kent State has built its strong start on dominant interior play and high-percentage shooting, with Delrecco Gillespie anchoring both ends of the floor. The Golden Flashes consistently push pace and spread the floor, with multiple scoring options behind Gillespie, who stretch defenses.

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Kent State is averaging 97.3 points per game while shooting 48.9% from the field and 39.0% from three. The Golden Flashes average 41.3 rebounds, 20.4 assists, 3.9 blocks, and 8.1 steals per game. Gillespie leads with averages of 19.5 points, 12.8 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks, while Morgan Safford adds 16.7 points and 6.3 rebounds. Cian Medley averages a team-high 6.6 assists and 2.0 steals per game.

Austin Peay Governors vs Kent State Golden Flashes Prediction

Kent State’s combination of interior scoring, rebounding strength, and ball movement creates a difficult matchup for an Austin Peay team that depends heavily on perimeter shooting. The Golden Flashes’ depth and consistent scoring from starters to players off the bench give them a clear advantage at home. Final Score Prediction: Kent State Golden Flashes win and cover ATS, 94–74. Betting on sports and on Austin Peay is easy, but even easier if you use the best sportsbooks. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for Kent State with the Novig promo code. Make sure when you place your bet on Austin Peay vs Kent State you are using the BetMGM bonus code.

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