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North Florida vs. Austin Peay prediction: Why Austin Peay is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/1/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get North Florida vs Austin Peay predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Austin Peay will take on North Florida in men's college basketball action at F&M Bank Arena on New Year's Day, beginning at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Austin Peay as the most likely winner of the North Florida vs. Austin Peay game.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
North Florida vs. Austin Peay prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NCAA basketball game between North Florida and Austin Peay 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives Austin Peay a 91% chance of beating North Florida. Our predicted final score has Austin Peay winning 85-70.
According to our model, the bookies have got it right, and North Florida and Austin Peay each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 162.5 points has a 55% chance of staying under.
North Florida vs. Austin Peay odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | North Florida | Austin Peay |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +15.5 (-115) | -15.5 (+100) |
| Moneyline | +900 | -1400 |
| Total | o162.5 (-105) | u162.5 (-106) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
North Florida vs. Austin Peay picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Austin Peay -15.5 | +100 |
| Moneyline | North Florida | +900 |
| Total | Under 162.5 | -106 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 162.5 total points.
North Florida vs. Austin Peay game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball action between Austin Peay and North Florida at F&M Bank Arena is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: North Florida vs. Austin Peay
- Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: F&M Bank Arena
Conclusion
We predict Austin Peay, with a 91% win probability, will likely beat North Florida on New Year's Day.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate North Florida vs. Austin Peay insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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