Evansville Aces vs. Drake Bulldogs Betting Prediction 01/23/19

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The Evansville Aces (9-10, 3-3 MVC) will be at the Knapp Center to go head-to-head against the Drake Bulldogs (14-5, 3-3 MVC) in a MVC matchup. Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.

Evansville Aces at Drake Bulldogs ATS Odds

In their last game, the Bulldogs defeated the Missouri State Bears, 74-63, while the Aces lost to the Illinois State Redbirds, 78-70.

The Bulldogs had a better effective field goal percentage (0.558 vs. 0.500), while the Bears had a turnover percentage of 21.9 (above their season average of 15.9). Evansville, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 9.5 (better than their season average of 17.5). Brady Ellingson played a pivotal role for Drake with 25 points. Evansville was led by John Hall, who contributed 18 points and 11 rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, K.J. Riley led the Aces to an 82-77 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 25 points. Evansville did a terrific job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (27-34; 79.4 percent). Drake, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (22.0 vs. 14.3).

Looking at effective field goal percentage, this appears to be a balanced game. The elite Drake offense ranks 31st in the NCAA in that metric at 0.557, while the stingy Evansville defense is ranked 60th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.472).

Evansville Aces at Drake Bulldogs Odds Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Drake, ATS Winner – Evansville, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Drake ranks 123rd in rebounds allowed per game (34.4) while Evansville ranks 264th (40.0).
  • The Aces average 5.9 steals per game, which ranks 147th in the nation. The Bulldogs rank 178th in steals allowed per game (8.0).
  • The Bulldogs rank 21st in assists per game (16.9) while the Aces rank 158th (12.9).
  • Evansville averages 24.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 104th in the country. Drake ranks 163rd in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 70.6 points per game (7.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.4 points per game (5.8 below their season average).
  • The Aces have been outscored by an average of 0.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Evansville has defeated opponents by an average of 0.6 points.