The Green Bay Phoenix (6-6) and the Evansville Aces (5-6), who both like to play up-tempo, will square off at Ford Center. The game is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 22, 2018.
Green Bay Phoenix vs. Evansville Aces ATS Prediction
The last time the Phoenix played, they blew out the Wisconsin Lutheran Warriors, 110-54. The Phoenix had a much better turnover percentage (13.7 vs. 33.4) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.592 vs. 0.379). Green Bay rallied around Tank Hemphill, who finished with 13 points.
The Aces got blown out by the Illinois Fighting Illini in their last matchup, 99-60. Illinois’ 15.4 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Evansville, who had a mark of 29.3. Evansville’s Marty Hill recorded 13 points and six rebounds in the contest.
Sandy Cohen III has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Green Bay.
There should be a fair amount of transition offense in this matchup that showcases a pair of the NCAA’s more fast-paced teams. Evansville ranks 45th in possessions per game (74.2) and Green Bay is sixth (79.8).
Green Bay Phoenix vs. Evansville Aces Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Green Bay ranks 66th in rebounds per game (38.3) while Evansville ranks 233rd in rebounds allowed per game (40.4).
The Aces rank 81st in three pointers attempted per game (24.5) while the Phoenix rank 219th in three pointers allowed per game (25.7).
Green Bay ranks 15th in steals per game (8.9) while Evansville ranks 112th (6.3).
The Phoenix rank 33rd in assists per game (16.5) while the Aces rank 117th (13.8).
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The Phoenix’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.4, up from 4.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Aces have scored an average of 78.8 points per game (3.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 81.4 points per game (6.9 above their season average).
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