The Evansville Aces (10-13, 4-6 MVC) will be at the Hulman Center to take on the Indiana State Sycamores (11-11, 3-7 MVC) in a MVC matchup. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
Evansville Aces at Indiana State Sycamores Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Sycamores fell to the Drake Bulldogs, 68-62, while the Aces defeated the Valparaiso Crusaders, 64-53.
Evansville played a perfect game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.1 (below their season average of 18.4) and a free throw rate of 0.306 (above their season average of 0.277). For those same stats, Valparaiso was 6.3 and 0.184, respectively. Indiana State, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 11.8 (better than their season average of 17.8). Indiana State was led by Tyreke Key, who finished with 23 points. K.J. Riley played a pivotal role for Evansville with 10 points and 12 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Christian Williams led the Sycamores to a 72-66 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 18 points. The Sycamores’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Aces. Indiana State had a rate of 13.7, while Evansville posted a mark of 21.5.
It could be a tough game for Indiana State on the offensive glass. The Sycamores currently rank 286th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.2 percent), while Evansville ranks 74th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.3 percent). Also, the Aces are among the NCAA’s elite at getting to the line, ranking 46th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.278). The Sycamores, meanhwile, rank 270th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.254).
Evansville Aces vs. Indiana State Sycamores Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Indiana State, ATS Winner – Indiana State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Evansville ranks 95th in three pointers attempted per game (24.3) while Indiana State ranks 294th (14.9).
- The Sycamores rank 120th in rebounds allowed per game (34.5) while the Aces rank 259th (39.3).
- Evansville ranks 168th in assists per game (12.8) while Indiana State ranks 230th (11.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Sycamores have scored an average of 66.8 points per game (2.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.0 points per game (0.6 above their season average).
- The Aces’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.8, up from 0.2 for the season.
