The Evansville Aces (4-4) challenge the Ball State Cardinals (6-3) at the Ford Center. The game starts at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 9, 2018.
Ball State Cardinals vs. Evansville Aces Betting Prediction
The last time the Cardinals played, they topped the Indiana State Sycamores, 86-69. The Cardinals had a better free throw rate (0.231 vs. 0.164) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.546 vs. 0.433). With 21 points on 10-for-14 shooting, Tahjai Teague was the game’s high scorer.
The Aces lost big to the Illinois Fighting Illini in their last matchup, 99-60. Illinois’ 15.4 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Evansville, who had a mark of 29.3. Evansville’s Marty Hill finished with 13 points and six rebounds in the game.
This is the second game of the season between these two squads. K.J. Walton scored a game-high 20 points in the first game, in which the Cardinals defeated the Aces 82-72. He also put up 7 rebounds. Ball State’s rebounding was their biggest advantage. The Cardinals had more offensive rebounds (16 vs. seven), defensive rebounds (26 vs. 23) and total rebounds (42 vs. 30).
Since the 2017-18 season, Evansville has done a great job of getting to the free throw line. They rank 59th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.273), but Ball State has been among the best in the NCAA at keeping opponents off the line (ranking 29th by allowing a FTA rate of 0.207).
Ball State vs. Evansville Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Ball State, ATS Winner – Evansville, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Ball State ranks 85th in rebounds per game (37.8) while Evansville ranks 257th (33.5).
The Cardinals rank 34th in blocks per game (3.7) while the Aces rank 192nd (2.8).
Ball State ranks 247th in three pointers attempted per game (22.0) while Evansville ranks 299th (16.2).
The Cardinals average 5.5 steals per game, which ranks 162nd in the nation. The Aces rank 209th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
Ball State ranks 107th in assists per game (14.2) while Evansville ranks 115th in assists allowed per game (12.7).
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