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Game time: January 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM ET

Venue: Knapp Center — Des Moines, IA

Article updated Jan 11, 6:26 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Evansville Purple Aces will face the Drake Bulldogs in a matchup on Saturday night at Knapp Center. The Purple Aces are coming off a win over Illinois State, while the

Game outlook

The Evansville Purple Aces will face the Drake Bulldogs in a matchup on Saturday night at Knapp Center. The Purple Aces are coming off a win over Illinois State, while the Bulldogs recently defeated Bradley. Drake is looking to extend its winning streak against Evansville, having won the last 10 matchups between the two teams. The Bulldogs are favored to win by 16 points, according to current betting odds. For more insight into this upcoming game, read the Evansville Purple Aces vs. Drake Bulldogs prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Aces +1,100 | Bulldogs -2,500

Spread: Aces +16 (-110) | Bulldogs -16 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 120 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Drake will win straight-up is 96%.

Evansville Aces

The Evansville Purple Aces recently secured a win over Illinois State, marking their third victory in the last five games. They are looking to continue their momentum and secure another win on Saturday. Led by Tayshawn Comer with 19 points, four rebounds, and five assists, the team scored 69 points in their last game, with Tanner Cuff and Cam Haffner contributing 14 points each. Defensively, Evansville has been strong, allowing an average of 68.9 points per game. With a power ranking of 337, the Aces excel in defense, ranking #145 and allowing an average of 70.07 points per game. Their offense, however, ranks lower at #347, scoring an average of 64.93 points per game. The team's shooting percentages are below average, with a field goal percentage of 41.70%, a three-point percentage of 29.02%, and a free throw percentage of 66.67%. Defensively, they allow a field goal percentage of 42.38%, a three-point percentage of 31.53%, and a free throw percentage of 75.51%. Additionally, the team averages 32.73 rebounds per game and 13.00 offensive assists. The Aces will need a strong defensive effort to secure another win in their upcoming game. If you are looking for quality college basketball predictions, this site is the ultimate source for basketball winners.

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Drake Bulldogs Analysis

The Drake Bulldogs recently broke their two-game losing streak with a victory over Bradley. They will look to build on this momentum and secure their second consecutive win in their upcoming game on Saturday. With an average of 71.9 points per game, the Bulldogs scored 64 points in their last game, shooting 44.7% from the field and 25% from three-point range. Tavion Banks led the team with 19 points and seven rebounds, supported by Mitch Mascari with 12 points and five steals, and Kael Combs with 10 points and three rebounds. Known for their strong defense, the Bulldogs allow an average of 58.1 points per game and gave up just 57 points in their last game. For those interested in betting on sports, it is recommended to research the top sportsbook promos available. In terms of rankings, the Drake Bulldogs have a power ranking of 99, ranking #250 for offense and #4 for defense. They have a 13-2 overall record, going 7-6 ATS. In recent matchups against Evansville, the Bulldogs went 3-0, with Evansville going 2-1 ATS. The Bulldogs have strong offensive statistics, hitting 49.10% of their field goals, 70.53% of their free throws, and 34.07% of their three-pointers. On defense, they allow 42.90% of field goals, 72.84% of free throws, and 30.89% of three-pointers. Additionally, they average 31.71 rebounds, 14.57 assists, and 11.93 turnovers per game on offense, and 24.14 defensive rebounds, 9.71 assists, and 14.57 turnovers per game on defense. It is important to consider these statistics when analyzing the Bulldogs' performance in upcoming games.

Drake Bulldogs Poised to Dominate Purple Aces in Home Game

Drake Bulldogs have demonstrated a strong home record, winning seven out of eight games, while the Purple Aces have struggled on the road, losing six out of seven games. The Bulldogs' success can be attributed to their impressive shooting percentage of over 45% at home, compared to the Purple Aces' less than 37% shooting clip on the road. In addition, Drake excels in rebounding with an average of more than eight offensive rebounds per game at home, leading to increased scoring opportunities. Furthermore, their ability to limit turnovers will pose a challenge for the Purple Aces in generating scoring chances. Conversely, the Purple Aces have shown defensive weaknesses on the road, allowing over 73 points per game. As such, the Bulldogs are poised to outperform the Purple Aces in this matchup. Prediction: Drake to cover the spread.

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SportsJaw Aces vs Bulldogs archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Aces vs Bulldogs matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Evansville Aces+1,100 → +1,075Moved
  • Moneyline · Drake Bulldogs-2,500 → -2,000Moved
  • Spread · Evansville Aces+16 (-110) → +15.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Drake Bulldogs-16 (-110) → -15.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over120 (-110) → 120.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under120 (-110) → 120.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Evansville Aces
7-25 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 0-10-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Drake Bulldogs
14-20 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-11T11:26:53.549Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-03-08Evansville Aces 58 · Drake Bulldogs 79
  • 2024-02-13Drake Bulldogs 78 · Evansville Aces 75
  • 2024-01-20Evansville Aces 48 · Drake Bulldogs 97
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Drake Bulldogs defeated Evansville Aces 63-40

Drake Bulldogs defeated Evansville Aces 63-40 on January 11, 2025, a 23-point decision in the series. Drake Bulldogs' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 38-20. Against SportsJaw's recorded Evansville Aces +15.5 (-110) spread, Drake Bulldogs covered, while the 103 combined points finished under the recorded total of 120.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • Joem81Spread · Drake Bulldogs -16 (-110)Win
  • JohnTharpMoneyline · Drake Bulldogs -1,600Win