Evansville Aces vs Quinnipiac Bobcats Betting Picks & Predictions
The CBI Tournament kicks off on Sunday with a matchup between the Evansville Purple Aces and Quinnipiac Bobcats. Evansville, the 11-seed, finished 10th in the Missouri Valley
Game outlook
The CBI Tournament kicks off on Sunday with a matchup between the Evansville Purple Aces and Quinnipiac Bobcats. Evansville, the 11-seed, finished 10th in the Missouri Valley Conference and lost in the MVC quarterfinals to Drake. Quinnipiac, the 6-seed, was the Regular Season Champions of the MAAC but fell in the conference tournament semis to Saint Peter's. Tipoff is set for 5:30 EST in Daytona Beach, Florida, with Quinnipiac opening as the betting favorite at -2.5, but the current line is Quinnipiac -3.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Aces +130 | Bobcats -150
Spread: Aces +3 (-110) | Bobcats -3 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 151.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Quinnipiac will win straight-up is 60%.
Evansville Aces
The Evansville Purple Aces concluded their season with a series of losses before securing a win over Illinois State in the conference tournament. Despite ultimately falling to Drake, who went on to win the MVC Tournament, Evansville is looking ahead to the CBI and a potential matchup against the winner of the Seattle/Delaware State game. In their recent game, Yacine Toumi led the team with 14 points and nine rebounds. While the team did not have any players named to the All-Conference Teams in the MVC, Ben Humrichous and Chuck Bailey III received recognition on the All-Newcomer and All-Freshman Teams respectively. With Humrichous as the leading scorer and top outside shooter, and Toumi and other key players contributing, Evansville hopes to continue their season. Currently ranked 206th in the nation according to KenPom, the Aces have areas for improvement in offensive and defensive efficiency, as well as pace of play. Despite these challenges, the team remains focused on their upcoming opportunities in the CBI. No injuries have been reported at this time. In terms of statistics, Evansville is ranked 243rd in offense and 236th in defense, averaging 71.52 points scored and 73.58 points allowed per game. Detailed percentages for field goal, free throw, and three-point shooting, as well as rebounding and turnover averages, demonstrate areas of strength and areas for growth for the Aces. Defensively, the team is working to improve their three-point defense and limit opposing shooting percentages.