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Evansville Purple Aces Set to Take on Chattanooga Mocs in Highly Anticipated Rematch at Ford Center

On Thursday, December 12, 2024, the Chattanooga Mocs will face the Evansville Purple Aces in a non-conference basketball game at Ford Center in Evansville, IN at 8:00 PM ET. This will be the second consecutive season these two teams will compete against each other. Last year, Evansville emerged victorious with an 85-77 win as 8.5-point underdogs on the road. This time around, Evansville is a 1.5-point underdog at home. Despite Chattanooga being the betting favorite at -1.5, the line has not shifted. Stay tuned for updates as we analyze this matchup to provide the most accurate Chattanooga vs. Evansville prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Mocs +100 | Aces +100
• Spread: Mocs -1.5 (-110) | Aces +1.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 149 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chattanooga will win straight-up is 50%.

Chattanooga vs Evansville Stats

Chattanooga Mocs

The Chattanooga Mocs recently suffered a loss to Lipscomb, ending a five-game winning streak. Senior guard Bash Wieland led the team with 21 points in that game. Overall, the Mocs score an average of 72.44 points per game and allow 73.33 points per game. They have struggled with their three-point shooting, making just 27.45% of attempts, ranking 347th in the nation. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 45.37% from the field and make 72.05% of free throws. Despite their challenges, the Mocs have a power ranking of 260 and are currently 5-4 for the season.

Evansville Aces Analysis

The Evansville Purple Aces recently suffered a 79-65 loss against Western Kentucky, marking their second consecutive defeat. The team struggled offensively, shooting just 36.1% from the field and posting a 14/10 assist-to-turnover ratio. Freshman forward Gabriel Pozzato and junior guard Cam Haffner led the team with 19 points each. Overall, the Purple Aces have a power ranking of 255 and rank 299th in offense and 213th in defense. They make 44.69% of their field goals and 30.05% of their three-pointers, while allowing opponents to shoot 44.35% from the field and 30.11% from beyond the arc. The team averages 32.63 rebounds per game and 13.88 offensive assists. On defense, they allow 76.69% free throws and have a strong performance in defending the three-pointer, allowing just 30.11% shooting.

Evansville Favored to Outshoot Chattanooga in 3-Point Battle

Both teams heavily rely on 3-point shooting despite their low success rates, with Chattanooga ranking 32nd and Evansville 47th in the nation in 3-point rate. It is uncertain which team will have a better shooting performance in the upcoming matchup between the Mocs and Purple Aces. Given both teams' defensive struggles in protecting the rim, there is an expectation for increased attacks towards the basket. With Evansville holding a height advantage and superior control of the glass, they are favored to outperform Chattanooga. Evansville's defensive rebound percentage of 72.5% also surpasses Chattanooga's 69.8%, further supporting this prediction. Therefore, I anticipate a strong performance from Evansville, particularly in securing a win with a handicap.

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