It will be a battle between MVC opponents when the Indiana State Sycamores (11-11, 3-7 MVC) welcome the Evansville Aces (10-13, 4-6 MVC) to the Hulman Center. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
Evansville Aces at Indiana State Sycamores Free Prediction
The Aces will be hoping for similar success after defeating the Valparaiso Crusaders in their last matchup, 64-53. The Aces held the Crusaders to an offensive rebounding percentage of 6.3 (below their season average of 28.1). The Crusaders had a free throw rate of 0.184 (below their season average of 0.238). K.J. Riley led the way for Evansville, contributing 10 points and 12 rebounds.
In the Sycamores’ last game, they were beaten by the Drake Bulldogs, 68-62. Drake’s 23.3 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over Indiana State, who had a rate of 12.8. The Bulldogs’ mark was below their season average of 25.5, while the Sycamores’ was below their season average of 25.9. With 23 points on 8-for-16 shooting, Tyreke Key was the game’s leading scorer.
It could be a difficult game for Indiana State on the offensive glass. The Sycamores rank 286th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.2 percent), while Evansville ranks 74th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.3 percent). Additionally, the Aces are among the country’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).
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. Christian Williams scored a game-high 18 points in the first matchup, in which the Sycamores topped the Aces 72-66. He also recorded eight rebounds. The Sycamores had a much better turnover percentage (13.7 vs. 21.5) and had a better free throw rate (0.302 vs. 0.283).
Evansville Aces at Indiana State Sycamores ATS Pick
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Notes
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).
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The Aces’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.8, up from 0.2 for the season.
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).
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