Drake Bulldogs vs Evansville Aces Betting Picks & Predictions
The Drake Bulldogs, with a record of 20-5 and 11-3 in the MVC, are looking to extend their winning streak as they face the Evansville Purple Aces on Tuesday night. The game
Game outlook
The Drake Bulldogs, with a record of 20-5 and 11-3 in the MVC, are looking to extend their winning streak as they face the Evansville Purple Aces on Tuesday night. The game will take place at Ford Center and will commence at 7 PM ET. Coming off a 74-67 victory over Bradley, where they were underdogs by 3.5 points, the Bulldogs are seeking their third consecutive win. On the other hand, the Purple Aces recently suffered a 73-70 loss to Murray State, with odds of 7.5 points against them. This matchup has historically favored the Bulldogs, with a 9-1 record in their last 10 games against Evansville. Currently, Drake is the preferred choice by bookmakers, opening at -9 and the current line stands at Drake -8.5.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Bulldogs -400 | Aces +307
Spread: Bulldogs -8.5 (-110) | Aces +8.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 144 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Drake will win straight-up is 80%.
Drake Bulldogs
The Bulldogs are currently performing well, having won their last two games. They are currently two games behind Indiana State in the MVC standings and will aim to close the gap with a victory over the Purple Aces. A win in this game would give them their fifth win in their last six games. Offensively, Drake is averaging 79.1 points per game and scored 74 points in their most recent game. They have a field goal percentage of 49.1% and a three-point percentage of 36.4%. Tucker DeVries led the team with 22 points and nine rebounds, followed by Darnell Brodie with 19 points and eight rebounds, and Atin Wright with 10 points and four rebounds. Defensively, the team is giving up an average of 68.6 points per game and allowed 67 points in their previous game. They will need a similar defensive effort to secure a win in this game. In terms of their overall ranking, Drake has a power ranking of 82 and is ranked 53 in offense and 96 in defense. They have a record of 20-5 this season, with a 12-12 ATS record. On offense, the Bulldogs have a field goal percentage of 48.10%, ranking 28th. They also have a free throw percentage of 74.36%, ranking 75th, and a three-point percentage of 34.69%, ranking 145th in the NCAAB. They average 35.13 rebounds per game, ranking 210th, and have an average of 15.58 offensive assists and 9.67 turnovers per game, ranking 49th and 21st respectively. Defensively, Drake allows a field goal percentage of 43.35%, ranking 173rd, and a free throw percentage of 70.46%, ranking 131st in the NCAAB. They allow a three-point percentage of 32.18%, ranking 110th, and average 32.71 defensive rebounds per game, ranking 32nd. They also average 10.13 defensive assists and 12.79 turnovers per game, ranking 13th and 123rd respectively. The moment we were waiting for... #DrakeALLIN #DSMHometownTeam pic.twitter.com/g5iHTlmEDE