The Evansville Aces (6-7) welcome the Drake Bulldogs (11-2) to Ford Center as they try to continue their five-game home winning streak. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.
Drake Bulldogs vs. Evansville Aces Betting Prediction
The Bulldogs come in on a high note after dismantling the Buena Vista Beavers in their last matchup, 98-52. The Bulldogs had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.629 vs. 0.286) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (41.2 vs. 25.5). With 17 points on 7-for-8 shooting, Nick Norton was the top scorer from either team.
In the Aces’ previous game, they lost big to the Illinois Fighting Illini, 99-60. Illinois’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Evansville. The Fighting Illini had a rate of 15.4, while the Aces posted a mark of 29.3. Evansville’s Marty Hill contributed 13 points and six rebounds in the game.
A focal point for the Evansville offense is getting to the free throw line. The Aces rank 30th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.298), but Drake is among the best in the NCAA at keeping opponents away from the charity stripe (ranking 48th by yielding a FTA rate of 0.223).
After splitting two games last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. The Aces won the most recent game 77-73. The Aces knocked down 22 of their 25 free throws (88.0 percent) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (18.5 vs. 16.1).
Drake Bulldogs at Evansville Aces Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Evansville, ATS Winner – Evansville, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Drake ranks 43rd in assists per game (18.0) while Evansville ranks 148th (13.2).
The Bulldogs rank 147th in rebounds allowed per game (35.2) while the Aces rank 240th (40.5).
Drake averages 27.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 85th in the NCAA. Evansville ranks 170th in three pointers allowed per game (23.7).
Bettings Trends:
The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.0, down from 8.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Aces have scored an average of 78.8 points per game (4.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 81.4 points per game (7.2 above their season average).
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