Evansville Aces vs Missouri St. Bears Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Evansville Purple Aces will be aiming for their third straight road victory as they take on the Missouri State Bears at Great Southern Bank Arena on Wednesday night. Despite the Bears being the favorite with a betting line of -4, the Purple Aces managed to defeat them earlier in the season with a score of 57-40. Both teams are coming off recent losses, with Evansville falling to Bradley and Missouri State losing to Belmont. It will be interesting to see which team comes out on top in this matchup. Stay tuned for the Evansville vs. Missouri State prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Aces +150 | Bears -185

Spread: Aces +4 (-110) | Bears -4 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 131.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Missouri St. will win straight-up is 65%.

Evansville Aces

The Evansville Purple Aces recently ended a three-game winning streak with two consecutive losses. Heading into their next game, they aim to break their losing streak and secure their fourth win in their last six games. The team averages 66.3 points per game, with their last game seeing them score 74 points. Key players such as Tayshawn Comer, Connor Turnbull, and Joshua Hughes contributed to the scoring effort. Defensively, the Purple Aces have allowed an average of 70.6 points per game, but gave up 80 points in their last outing. With a power ranking of 258, Evansville ranks 345th in offense and 140th in defense this season. Offensively, they have struggled with shooting percentages but have shown strength in rebounding. On defense, they have performed better in limiting field goal percentages but have room for improvement in defending against three-point shots. The team will need to tighten up their defense and improve their offensive efficiency to secure a win in their upcoming game.