Evansville Aces vs. Illinois State Redbirds Betting Prediction 01/05/19

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The Evansville Aces (7-7, 1-0 MVC) and the Illinois State Redbirds (7-7, 0-1 MVC) go head-to-head at Redbird Arena. The Aces can put an end to a six-game road losing streak. Action begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.

Evansville Aces vs. Illinois State Redbirds Betting Odds

In their last matchup, the Redbirds defeated the FGCU Eagles, 74-66, while the Aces lost big to the Illinois Fighting Illini, 99-60.

The Redbirds had a much better free throw rate (0.298 vs. 0.111) and had a much better turnover percentage (15.1 vs. 27.1). Evansville, on the other hand, had a much better free throw rate (0.264 vs. 0.099). Illinois State was lifted by Phil Fayne, who finished with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Marty Hill, meanwhile had a good outing for Evansville, finishing with 13 points and six rebounds.

The Redbirds dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both games. In the last matchup, Illinois State won 75-71. Illinois State had a much better free throw rate (0.389 vs. 0.224). Evansville, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (30.8 vs. 27.0). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Evansville should have the edge on the defensive side of the ball. The Aces currently rank 94th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.479), while Illinois State is 222nd in effective field goal percentage (0.505).

Evansville Aces at Illinois State Redbirds Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Evansville, ATS Winner – Illinois State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Illinois State ranks 129th in rebounds per game (36.4) while Evansville ranks 253rd in rebounds allowed per game (40.9).
  • The Aces rank 145th in assists per game (13.0) while the Redbirds rank 193rd in assists allowed per game (15.0).
  • The Aces rank 115th in three pointers attempted per game (23.2) while the Redbirds rank 207th in three pointers allowed per game (25.3).
  • Illinois State ranks ninth in blocks allowed per game (2.0) while Evansville ranks 100th (3.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Redbirds have scored an average of 75.8 points per game (1.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.0 points per game (0.7 above their season average).
  • The Aces have been outscored by an average of 2.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Evansville has defeated opponents by an average of 0.9 points.