It will be a battle between MVC opponents when the UNI Panthers (8-12, 3-4 MVC) welcome the Evansville Aces (9-11, 3-4 MVC) to the McLeod Center. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Evansville Aces at UNI Panthers Betting Prediction
In the Aces’ last game, they were beaten by the Drake Bulldogs, 78-66. Drake’s 17.1 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over Evansville, who had a rate of 6.3. The Bulldogs’ mark was below their season average of 26.6, while the Aces’ was below their season average of 19.0. Marty Hill led Evansville in scoring with 13 points on 6-for-13 shooting.
The Panthers fell to the Southern Illinois Salukis in their last game, 70-62. Southern Illinois’ 0.212 free throw rate was their largest advantage over UNI, who had a mark of 0.109. The Salukis’ mark was below their season average of 0.223, while the Panthers’ was below their season average of 0.233. With 10 points, nine rebounds and five assists, Isaiah Brown had a solid game for UNI.
After the Panthers won two out of three contests against the Aces last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the last matchup, UNI won 60-50. The Panthers knocked down 12 of their 16 free throws (75.0 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (18.2 vs. 11.8).
UNI might have difficulty finding the bottom of the net as they face off against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Evansville ranks 91st in defensive efficiency, while the Panthers rank 302nd in offensive efficiency. It will also be a tale of two tempos as the up-and-down Aces rank 55th in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Panthers rank 324th.
Evansville Aces at UNI Panthers Pick
Pick: SU Winner – UNI, ATS Winner – Evansville, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UNI ranks 110th in rebounds allowed per game (34.0) while Evansville ranks 267th (39.8).
The Panthers rank 13th in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while the Aces rank 71st (3.0).
UNI averages 25.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 63rd in the nation. Evansville ranks 93rd in three pointers allowed per game (21.2).
Bettings Trends:
The Aces have been outscored by an average of 0.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Evansville has scored an equal number of points as their opponents.
During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 64.6 points per game (0.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.6 points per game (1.2 below their season average).
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