The Evansville Aces (3-1) clash against the East Carolina Pirates (1-3) in the Islands of the Bahamas Showcase at Kendall G.L. Isaacs National Gymnasium. Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, November 22, 2019.
Evansville Aces vs. East Carolina Pirates Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Pirates were blown out by the Liberty Flames, 77-57, while the Aces lost a winnable game to the SMU Mustangs, 59-57.
Evansville did an excellent job of making free throws (16-18; 88.9 percent) while East Carolina had a turnover percentage of 14.0 (better than their season average of 19.0). Jayden Gardner played a pivotal role for East Carolina with 26 points and 11 rebounds. Evansville, meanwhile, was lifted by DeAndre Williams, who put up 13 points and eight rebounds.
The physical Evansville offense looks poised to dominate from the foul line. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Aces rank 65th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.264, while East Carolina ranks 335th in FTA rate allowed (0.292).
Evansville Aces vs. East Carolina Pirates ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – East Carolina, ATS Winner – East Carolina, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Evansville ranks 86th in three pointers attempted per game (24.3) while East Carolina ranks 311th (17.5).
- The Pirates rank 227th in rebounds per game (34.4) while the Aces rank 287th in rebounds allowed per game (38.2).
- East Carolina ranks 214th in assists per game (12.4) while Evansville ranks 227th (12.2).
