Drake Bulldogs (20-5) vs. Evansville Aces (15-10)
February 13, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Evansville Aces +8.5; Over/Under: +143
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The Drake Bulldogs look for a win after winning 4 of their last 5 games. The Evansville Purple Aces look for a win after splitting their last 10 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Drake Bulldogs vs Evansville Purple Aces prediction.
Drake Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Drake Bulldogs are coming off wins over Southern Indiana and Bradley. The Drake Bulldogs are averaging 79.4 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 68.6 points on 43.5 percent shooting. Tucker Devries is averaging 20.9 points and 6.5 rebounds, while Atin Wright is averaging 13.7 points and 2.2 assists. Darnell Brodie is the third double-digit scorer and Kevin Overton is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Drake Bulldogs are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 74.6 percent from the free throw line. The Drake Bulldogs are allowing 32 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.4 rebounds per game.
Evansville Purple Aces Betting Preview
The Evansville Purple Aces recently beat Bradley and lost to Murray State. The Evansville Purple Aces are averaging 73 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 72.4 points on 43.3 percent shooting. Ben Humrichous is averaging 14.9 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Yacine Toumi is averaging 11.5 points and 6.5 rebounds. Chuck Bailey III is grabbing 2.7 rebounds and Kenny Strawbridge Jr. is dishing 2.4 assists. The Evansville Purple Aces are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 70.8 percent from the free throw line. The Evansville Purple Aces are allowing 34.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.1 rebounds per game.
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Evansville Purple Aces Team Facts
- The home team has won seven of Evansville’s last eight games.
- Each of Evansville’s last six games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.
- The home team has won the first half in seven of Evansville’s last eight games.
Drake Bulldogs Team Facts
- Drake has won each of its last nine games against Evansville.
- Four of Drake’s last five road games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
- Drake has won the first half in six of its last seven road night games against the Missouri Valley Conference.
Drake Bulldogs vs Evansville Purple Aces prediction
The Drake Bulldogs have been the sharper, more consistent team this season, and they just waxed Evansville a couple of weeks ago by a score of 97-48. Drake should be a decent favorite. However, that game wasn’t an indication of how good Evansville can be, and I’d expect a much better effort at the Ford Center. Also, the Evansville Aces are 16-7-1 ATS on the season. Evansville is a top-15 covering team in college basketball. I’ll grab the points with the home team in a revenge spot.
