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Evansville Purple Aces Look to End Road Losing Streak Against Ball State Cardinals - Favored by 3.5 Points

The Evansville Purple Aces will look to end their road losing streak when they face the Ball State Cardinals at Worthen Arena on Saturday afternoon. The Purple Aces have a 5-2 record against Ball State, including a victory in last season's matchup. However, Ball State is currently favored by 3.5 points in this game. To find out more about this Evansville vs. Ball State prediction, continue reading.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Aces +145 | Cardinals -165
• Spread: Aces +3.5 (-110) | Cardinals -3.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 140 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ball St. will win straight-up is 62%.

Evansville vs Ball St. Stats

Evansville Aces

Evansville's Purple Aces are currently on a losing streak after four consecutive losses, failing to cover the spread in each game. Despite averaging 67.6 points per game, they struggled offensively in their last game, shooting below 31 percent from the field and just over 16 percent from three-point range. Leading scorer Tayshawn Comer had 20 points and four assists in the game, while Michael Day and Tanner Cuff contributed nine points and seven points respectively. Defensively, Evansville has allowed an average of 73.8 points per game and gave up 80 points in their last outing. With a power ranking of 219 and a record of 3-7 for the season, the Aces will need to improve both offensively and defensively to secure a win in their upcoming game.

Ball St. Cardinals Analysis

The Ball State Cardinals recently broke a two-game losing streak by defeating Bellarmine in their last game, marking their third win in their last five games. They are focused on maintaining this momentum for their upcoming game on Saturday. The Cardinals average 73.7 points per game, with their last game seeing them score 86 points while shooting 54.2 percent from the field and 52.6 percent from three-point range. Key players in the last game included Juanse Gorosito, Mickey Pearson Jr., and Jermahri Hill. However, the team has struggled defensively, giving up an average of 72.4 points per game. They will need to improve defensively to secure another win. Additionally, the Cardinals have a power ranking of 350 and rank 257th in offense and 197th in defense. They have a record of 4-6 overall and are 3-5 against the spread. Their offensive and defensive statistics in terms of field goal percentage, free throw percentage, three-point percentage, rebounds, assists, and turnovers are also outlined. Make sure to take advantage of sports betting promotions while following Ball State's progress.

Ball State Cardinals Dominate Purple Aces with Stellar Performance and Competitive Edge

The Ball State Cardinals have demonstrated their competitive edge by winning three out of their last five games, contrasting with the Purple Aces who have faced defeat in their last five road games. In terms of shooting proficiency, Ball State has surpassed the Purple Aces, boasting a field goal percentage of over 45% in their recent three games, compared to the Purple Aces' 37% accuracy rate. Additionally, Ball State has proven to be more adept at free throw shooting. Their dominance in rebounding, with an average of more than six offensive rebounds per game, will provide them with increased scoring opportunities. Furthermore, their efficient ball control minimizes turnovers, denying the Purple Aces easy scoring chances. With a defensive weakness, allowing over 78 points per game on the road, the Purple Aces are predicted to struggle against the Cardinals. Therefore, it is recommended to favor Ball State in covering the spread.

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