The Evansville Aces (10-18, 4-11 MVC) and the Bradley Braves (15-13, 7-8 MVC) square off at Carver Arena. The Aces will try to snap their five-game losing streak. Action gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN 3.
Evansville Aces at Bradley Braves Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last outing. The Braves fell to the Drake Bulldogs, 77-68, while the Aces were defeated by the Loyola Chicago Ramblers, 70-58.
Evansville did a fantastic job of making free throws (9-10; 90.0 percent) while Bradley held Drake to an effective field goal percentage of 0.418 (below their season average of 0.551). Bradley’s Elijah Childs had a solid performance, contributing 24 points and nine rebounds. Evansville, meanwhile, was lifted by Marty Hill, who recorded 18 points.
In their first matchup this year, Dwayne Lautier-Ogunleye led the Braves to an 81-73 win. He registered a double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds. Bradley won the rebounding battle. The Braves had more offensive rebounds (11 vs. six), defensive rebounds (29 vs. 21) and total rebounds (40 vs. 27).
Bradley appears to have the advantage on the defensive side of the ball. The Braves rank 72nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.482), while Evansville is 246th in effective field goal percentage (0.498). Moreover, the Aces, who rank 49th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.271), could get to the line a ton against the Braves, who rank 291st in opponents’ FTA rate (0.267).
Evansville vs. Bradley ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Bradley, ATS Winner – Bradley, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Bradley ranks 98th in rebounds allowed per game (33.6) while Evansville ranks 264th (38.1).
- The Aces rank 102nd in three pointers attempted per game (23.9) while the Braves rank 263rd (18.6).
- Bradley is 38th in the nation with 2.6 blocks allowed per game while Evansville is 49th with 2.8 blocks allowed per game.
Bettings Trends:
- The Braves’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.2, up from 1.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Aces have scored an average of 61.4 points per game (8.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.8 points per game (2.4 above their season average).
