Evansville Aces vs Belmont Bruins Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Missouri Valley Conference will see an anticipated matchup on Sunday between the Evansville Purple Aces and Belmont Bruins. This regular-season finale will be the only meeting between the two teams this season, with Belmont having won both matchups last year. The game will take place at 5:00 p.m. EDT at the Curb Event Center Arena. Belmont opens as the betting favorite at -10.5 and the line has remained steady. For those interested in the outcome, tuning in is the only way to catch the action.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Aces +425 | Bruins -590

Spread: Aces +10.5 (-110) | Bruins -10.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 155 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Belmont will win straight-up is 86%.

Evansville Aces

Evansville is currently on a six-game losing streak heading into their last game before the conference tournament. With a 7-13 record in the MVC, winning the tournament is their only shot at a national title. The team is averaging 72.6 points per game, but has struggled offensively in their recent games, scoring a total of 120 points in their last two outings. Defensively, they have allowed 85+ points in three of their last four games. Despite their challenges, KenPom considers their defense to be a strength, as they only allow an average of 73.8 points per game. As of now, Evansville is ranked at 298 in power rankings, with their offense ranked at #212 and defense at #226. Their shooting percentages are 45.89% from the field, 35.03% from three-point range, and 71.17% from the free-throw line. Additionally, they average 33.97 rebounds per game and have a turnover margin of +0.5. On the defensive end, they allow opponents to shoot 44.00% from the field, 35.42% from beyond the arc, and 73.64% from the free-throw line. The team needs to improve offensively and defensively to break their losing streak and finish the season on a positive note.