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Murray State Looks to Extend Road Win Streak Against Evansville at Ford Center - Betting Line Favors Racers by 4.5 Points

Murray State (11-10, 5-5 MVC) will be looking to secure their second consecutive road win as they face off against Evansville (7-14, 4-6 MVC) at the Ford Center on Wednesday night at 8 PM ET. The Racers are coming off a loss to Belmont, while the Purple Aces are coming off a win over Valparaiso. Murray State has a strong record against Evansville, winning 7 out of their last 10 matchups. The current betting line favors Murray State at -4.5 points. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this exciting matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Racers -205 | Aces +169
• Spread: Racers -4.5 (-110) | Aces +4.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 133 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Murray St. will win straight-up is 67%.

Murray St. vs Evansville Stats

Murray St. Racers

In their last game, the Murray State Racers suffered a loss to Belmont after coming off a win against Southern Illinois. They will aim to bounce back and secure another road win in their upcoming game. The team averages 74.6 points per game and shot 50 percent from the field and 37 percent from three-point range in their last game. JaCobi Wood led the team with 19 points and six assists, followed by Terence Harcum with 14 points and Nick Ellington with 13 points and seven rebounds. Defensively, the Racers give up an average of 70.3 points per game but allowed 95 points in their last game, highlighting a need for improvement in that area. With a power ranking of 192, Murray State's offense ranks 197 in scoring, while their defense ranks 105 in points allowed. They currently hold an 11-10 record for the season and rank #79 in three-point shooting percentage. On the defensive end, they struggle with allowing opponents to shoot 45.23 percent from the field and 75.00 percent from the free-throw line. The team averages 33.50 rebounds per game and commits 11.85 turnovers per game. Improvements in defensive performance will be crucial for the Racers to secure a win in their next game.

Evansville Aces Analysis

The Evansville Purple Aces snapped a four-game losing streak with a win over Valparaiso in their last game. They will look to continue their momentum and secure a second straight win in their upcoming game. In their last game, they scored 78 points, with Tanner Cuff leading the team with 22 points and seven rebounds. Gabriel Pozzato and Tayshawn Comer also contributed significantly to the win.

On average, Evansville scores 65 points per game and allows 70 points per game defensively. They will need a strong defensive effort to secure another victory. In terms of offensive statistics, the Aces have struggled, ranking low in field goal percentage, free throw percentage, and three-point shooting. Defensively, they have performed better, with solid rankings in field goal percentage allowed and defensive rebounds per game.

Overall, Evansville has a power ranking of 325 and a record of 7-14. They will face a tough opponent in their next game, but if they can maintain their defensive performance and improve on offense, they have a chance to come out on top.

Murray State Poised for Victory Against Struggling Purple Aces

Murray State holds a clear advantage heading into this matchup against the Purple Aces. The Purple Aces have struggled in their recent home games, losing three out of four, while the Racers have demonstrated success on the road by winning three of their last four games. Murray State's strong shooting performance, boasting an impressive 47 percent field goal percentage in their past three games, along with their solid free throw shooting of over 70 percent, sets them apart from the Purple Aces. Additionally, the Racers have shown proficiency in rebounding and limit turnovers, providing them with more scoring opportunities. On the defensive end, the Purple Aces have struggled, allowing over 75 points per game in their last three outings. All signs point towards a dominant performance from Murray State, making them the favorable choice to cover the spread in this game.

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