The Evansville Aces (9-10, 0-6 MVC) welcome the Drake Bulldogs (13-6, 3-3 MVC) to Ford Center. The Aces will attempt to snap their six-game losing streak. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 22, 2020.
Drake Bulldogs vs. Evansville Aces Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last contest. The Aces fell to the Missouri State Bears, 68-58, while the Bulldogs were defeated by the Southern Illinois Salukis, 66-49.
Drake had a better offensive rebounding percentage (15.2 vs. 17.6) while Evansville held Missouri State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.7 (below their season average of 32.0). Evansville rallied around K.J. Riley, who finished with 21 points. Liam Robbins, meanwhile had a solid performance for Drake, putting up 17 points and 10 rebounds.
This series was highly contested last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the most recent matchup, the Bulldogs won 78-66. The Bulldogs’ offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the Aces. Drake had a rate of 17.1, while Evansville posted a mark of 6.3. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
It could be a tough matchup for Evansville on the offensive glass. The Aces are among the nation’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 338th in offensive rebounding percentage at 21.0 percent. Meanwhile, Drake ranks 10th in the NCAA at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 78.0 percent. Additionally, the Bulldogs’ 54th-ranked offense (effective field goal percentage of 0.532) will clash against the Aces’ 287th-ranked defense (effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.516).
Drake Bulldogs at Evansville Aces Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Evansville, ATS Winner – Evansville, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Drake ranks 26th in rebounds allowed per game (31.3) while Evansville ranks 224th (37.4).
- The Aces rank 34th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Bulldogs rank 146th (7.0).
- Evansville is 28th in the country with 2.5 blocks allowed per game while Drake is 33rd with 2.6 blocks allowed per game.
- The Aces rank 29th in three pointers allowed per game (18.2) while the Bulldogs rank 177th (22.7).
- Drake ranks 32nd in assists per game (15.7) while Evansville ranks 176th (12.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Aces have scored an average of 55.0 points per game (15.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.8 points per game (2.6 below their season average).
- The Bulldogs have been outscored by an average of 1.0 point in their last five games. For the season, Drake has defeated opponents by an average of 4.2 points.
