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Evansville Purple Aces Look to Continue Road Success Against Missouri State Bears Despite Betting Odds

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 vs Missouri St. Stats

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.

Missouri St. Bears Analysis

The Missouri State Bears recently suffered losses to Northern Iowa and Belmont after a victory over Murray State. Their upcoming game presents an opportunity to secure their second conference win of the season. In their last game, the Bears scored 65 points, with Jalen Hampton leading the team with 20 points. Despite their offensive performance, defensively the Bears have struggled, giving up an average of 72.1 points per game. With a power ranking of 254, the Bears rank 294th offensively and 189th defensively. Missouri State averages 69.46 points per game and allows 71.63 points per game. They have a field goal percentage of 44.84% and a three-point percentage of 36.63%. The Bears will need to improve defensively in order to secure a win in their upcoming game.

Missouri State Bears Favored in Matchup Against Struggling Purple Aces.

The Purple Aces have struggled on the road, losing eight of their 11 games, while the Bears have performed well at home, splitting their 12 games. Missouri State has the upper hand in the upcoming game due to their strong shooting performance, making over 54 percent of their shots and 42 percent of their three-pointers in their recent games. Their efficient ball movement and rebounding skills, averaging over eight offensive rebounds per game, provide them with multiple scoring opportunities. Additionally, their low turnover rate and solid defense at home limit their opponents' scoring chances. On the other hand, the Purple Aces have shown weaknesses defensively, allowing over 74 points per game in their last three matchups. It is anticipated that they will struggle to contain the Bears' offense. Therefore, it is recommended to bet on Missouri State to cover the spread in this game.

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