Bradley Braves vs. Evansville Aces ATS Prediction 01/30/19

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The Bradley Braves (10-11, 2-6 MVC) will be at the Ford Center to challenge the Evansville Aces (9-12, 3-5 MVC) in a MVC matchup. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.

Bradley Braves vs. Evansville Aces Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last game. The Aces were beaten by the UNI Panthers, 81-74, while the Braves lost big to the Missouri State Bears, 55-37.

Bradley held Missouri State to an effective field goal percentage of 0.438 (below their season average of 0.533) while Evansville had a better effective field goal percentage (0.542 vs. 0.525). John Hall had a good outing for Evansville, recording 21 points and 10 rebounds. Bradley, meanwhile, rallied around Elijah Childs, who finished with 10 points and seven rebounds.

This was a highly competitive series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the last contest, the Braves won 66-53. Bradley’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Evansville. The Braves had a rate of 0.509 while the Aces posted a mark of 0.377. This will be the first game of the year between these two teams.

It will be a showdown of opposite styles as the up-tempo Aces (ranked 58th in the nation in possessions per game) will look to push the more methodical Braves (309th in possessions per game).

Bradley vs. Evansville Betting Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Evansville, ATS Winner – Bradley, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Evansville ranks 99th in three pointers attempted per game (24.1) while Bradley ranks 264th (18.4).
  • The Braves rank 110th in rebounds allowed per game (34.0) while the Aces rank 271st (39.9).
  • Bradley ranks 45th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Evansville ranks 71st (3.0).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Aces have scored an average of 69.2 points per game (2.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.6 points per game (2.2 above their season average).
  • The Braves’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.0, up from 0.6 for the season.