It will be a battle between MVC opponents when the Drake Bulldogs (14-5, 3-3 MVC) welcome the Evansville Aces (9-10, 3-3 MVC) to the Knapp Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.
Evansville Aces vs. Drake Bulldogs Free Prediction
The Aces are trying to rebound after their 78-70 loss to the Illinois State Redbirds in their last matchup. Illinois State’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Evansville. The Redbirds had a rate of 0.615 (above their season average of 0.502), while the Aces posted a mark of 0.482. John Hall had a solid game for Evansville, recording 18 points and 11 rebounds.
The last time the Bulldogs played, they beat the Missouri State Bears, 74-63. Drake’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Missouri State. The Bulldogs had a rate of 0.558 (above their season average of 0.557), while the Bears posted a mark of 0.500. Brady Ellingson was the top scorer from either team with 25 points on 9-for-10 shooting from the field.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. K.J. Riley scored a game-high 25 points in the first game, in which the Aces beat the Bulldogs 82-77. He also had eight rebounds. Evansville did an excellent job of getting and making free throws (27-34; 79.4 percent). Drake, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (22.0 vs. 14.3).
This showdown pits one of the NCAA’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Drake currently ranks 31st in effective field goal percentage (0.557) and Evansville is 60th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.472).
Evansville at Drake Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Drake, ATS Winner – Evansville, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Drake ranks 123rd in rebounds allowed per game (34.4) while Evansville ranks 264th (40.0).
The Bulldogs rank 21st in assists per game (16.9) while the Aces rank 158th (12.9).
Evansville ranks 104th in three pointers attempted per game (24.0) while Drake ranks 163rd in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).
The Aces average 5.9 steals per game, which ranks 147th in the nation. The Bulldogs rank 178th in steals allowed per game (8.0).
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The Aces have been outscored by an average of 0.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Evansville has defeated opponents by an average of 0.6 points.
During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 70.6 points per game (7.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.4 points per game (5.8 below their season average).
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