Evansville Aces vs
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Evansville Purple Aces Set to Face Belmont Bruins in Missouri Valley Conference Showdown

The Evansville Purple Aces will take on the Belmont Bruins in a Missouri Valley Conference game on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at the Curb Event Center in Nashville, Tennessee. The Purple Aces are seeking to continue their winning streak following a recent victory, while the Bruins aim to recover from a close loss. Belmont previously defeated Evansville earlier this season. Belmont is currently favored to win with a betting line of -11.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Aces +485 | Bruins -650
• Spread: Aces +11 (-110) | Bruins -11 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 152.75 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Belmont will win straight-up is 87%.

Evansville vs Belmont Stats

Evansville Aces

The Evansville Purple Aces have shown recent momentum with two consecutive wins, including a victory over Murray State. Despite their 8-14 record this season, the team has struggled on offense, ranking 331st nationally, while their defense ranks 150th. Key players include Gabriel Pozzato, who scored 29 points in their recent win, Tayshawn Comer, who leads the team in scoring and assists, and Tanner Cuff, who contributes significantly in rebounds and steals. The team's offensive and defensive statistics reveal areas of strength and weakness, with room for improvement in shooting percentages and turnovers.

Belmont Bruins Analysis

The Belmont Bruins have had a successful season overall with a 15-7 record and are currently ranked 35th in offense, scoring an average of 81.68 points per game. However, they have struggled defensively, ranking 333rd and allowing an average of 78.77 points per game. Despite this, the Bruins have shown strength in their offense, ranking 63rd nationally according to KenPom. Jonathan Pierre leads the team in scoring and rebounding, while Carter Whitt contributes to both scoring and orchestrating the offense. The Bruins have had high-scoring games this season and are known for their ability to make threes and field goals. Defensively, they have struggled to stop opponents, allowing high percentages in field goals and free throws. Overall, the Bruins have shown both strengths and weaknesses throughout the season.

Evansville Looks to Upset Belmont Again Despite Wide Spread

In the initial meeting between Evansville and Belmont, Evansville narrowly lost by three points, effectively covering the spread. Despite Belmont's superior overall record and strong home-court advantage, the current 11.5-point spread appears to be somewhat exaggerated given recent team performances. Evansville enters this matchup on a positive note, boasting a two-game winning streak, while Belmont has struggled to meet spread expectations, recording a 2-7-1 record. The Evansville team has shown improvement in conference play with a 5-6 record in the MVC. Additionally, their defensively sound game, ranking 150th nationally, may prove beneficial in containing Belmont's potent offense and potentially keeping the game close.

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