Murray State Racers at Evansville Aces Betting Prediction 12/21/19

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The Murray State Racers (6-4) will travel to the Ford Center to challenge the Evansville Aces (8-4). Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.

Murray State Racers at Evansville Aces Betting Odds

In their last matchup, the Aces got blown out by the Jacksonville State Gamecocks, 85-59, while the Racers easily got past the Kennesaw State Owls, 74-38.

Murray State played a nearly flawless game. They had a solid turnover percentage of 8.8 (better than their season average of 17.6) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.5 (below their season average of 29.4). For those same stats, Kennesaw State recorded marks of 24.9 and 10.3, respectively. Evansville, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.231 vs. 0.098). Evansville was lifted by Sam Cunliffe, who finished with 11 points. DaQuan Smith, meanwhile played a key role for Murray State with 21 points.

The Racers won the only game between these two teams last season, 66-64. The Racers’ 10.5 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Aces, who had a rate of 18.9. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.

Second-chance opportunities might be rare for Evansville in this meeting. The Aces currently rank 326th in offensive rebounding percentage (22.1 percent), while Murray State ranks fifth in defensive rebounding percentage (79.5 percent).

Murray State Racers vs. Evansville Aces Free Pick

Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Evansville, ATS Winner – Evansville, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Murray State ranks 15th in rebounds allowed per game (29.6) while Evansville ranks 189th (37.0).
  • The Racers rank 42nd in assists allowed per game (10.7) while the Aces rank 44th (10.8).
  • Murray State allows the 19th-fewest steals per game (4.9) while Evansville ranks 20th (5.0).
  • The Aces rank 74th in three pointers attempted per game (24.8) while the Racers rank 237th (17.6).
  • Evansville ranks 14th in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while Murray State ranks 141st (4.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Racers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.6, down from 12.7 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Aces have scored an average of 78.4 points per game (0.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.8 points per game (0.5 below their season average).