It will be a battle between MVC opponents when the Evansville Aces (8-8, 2-1 MVC) welcome the Indiana State Sycamores (9-6, 1-2 MVC) to the Ford Center. The game will air on ESPN 3 at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Indiana State Sycamores at Evansville Aces ATS Prediction
In the Sycamores’ last matchup, they were defeated by the Missouri State Bears, 72-57. Missouri State’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Indiana State. The Bears had a rate of 0.269 (above their season average of 0.257), while the Sycamores posted a mark of 0.113 (below their season average of 0.269). Jordan Barnes put together a solid outing for Indiana State, recording 10 points and five steals.
The Aces easily got past the Loyola Chicago Ramblers in their last game, 67-48. Evansville was 8-19 on three pointers (42.1 percent). Loyola Chicago, on the other hand, was just 1-7 (14.3 percent). K.J. Riley was the top scorer from either team with 15 points on 6-for-9 shooting from the field.
After the Sycamores won both meetings against the Aces last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, Indiana State won 58-53. The Sycamores had a better free throw rate (0.271 vs. 0.190) and had a better turnover percentage (9.1 vs. 11.5).
This game should be a battle of contrasting tempos. Evansville has preferred a fast-breaking style of play (58th in possessions per game), while Indiana State has been slower-paced (210th in possessions per game).
Indiana State Sycamores vs. Evansville Aces Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Evansville ranks 119th in three pointers attempted per game (23.1) while Indiana State ranks 270th (14.6).
The Sycamores rank 139th in rebounds allowed per game (35.3) while the Aces rank 237th (39.9).
Evansville averages 3.1 blocks per game, which ranks 106th in the nation. Indiana State ranks 118th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
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The Sycamores’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.8, up from 1.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Aces have scored an average of 68.4 points per game (4.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.6 points per game (6.1 below their season average).
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