The Evansville Aces (10-14, 4-7 MVC) will be at SIU Arena to clash with the Southern Illinois Salukis (12-12, 5-6 MVC) in a MVC matchup. Action starts at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Evansville Aces at Southern Illinois Salukis Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Salukis lost to the Missouri State Bears, 65-59, while the Aces were blown out by the Indiana State Sycamores, 85-62.
Evansville had a turnover percentage of 11.7 (better than their season average of 16.9) while Southern Illinois held Missouri State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.2 (below their season average of 27.5). Southern Illinois was lifted by Kavion Pippen, who had 24 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Dainius Chatkevicius had a solid performance for Evansville, recording 12 points and six rebounds.
This was a highly contested series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Aces won the last contest 75-44. Evansville’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Southern Illinois. The Aces had a rate of 0.655 while the Salukis posted a mark of 0.369. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
Evansville does a great job at getting to the charity stripe. They rank 51st in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.277), but Southern Illinois is among the best in the nation at keeping opponents off the line (ranking 26th by allowing a FTA rate of 0.177).
Evansville Aces at Southern Illinois Salukis Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Southern Illinois, ATS Winner – Southern Illinois, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Southern Illinois ranks 59th in rebounds allowed per game (32.7) while Evansville ranks 268th (39.4).
- The Aces rank 90th in three pointers attempted per game (24.4) while the Salukis rank 273rd (18.1).
- Southern Illinois ranks 51st in blocks per game (4.2) while Evansville ranks 58th in blocks allowed per game (2.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Salukis have been outscored by an average of 0.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Southern Illinois has defeated opponents by an average of 0.3 points.
- During their last five games, the Aces have scored an average of 67.8 points per game (3.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.6 points per game (3.1 above their season average).
