The Evansville Purple Aces hope to be lousy hosts on Tuesday as the Drake Bulldogs pay a visit to Ford Center on the college basketball betting odds menu.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Evansville Purple Aces to cover the point spread in this one found them as -16-point favorites earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.
Drake Bulldogs vs Evansville Purple Aces Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This college basketball season, the Evansville Purple Aces are 14-3 overall and 6-5-1 ATS, while the Drake Bulldogs are 5-11 and 5-8 ATS. As for the betting totals, Evansville boasts a 4-8 on the OU, and Drake is 5-8.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Evansville Purple Aces rated this week at No. 103 and the Drake Bulldogs sitting at No. 238.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Drake is ranked No. 223 in NCAA basketball at 34.25 per game. Contrast that with Evansville's No. 147 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Evansville is the No. 248-ranked team in the country at 4.76 per game, while Drake rates No. 88 at 7.69 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Drake was crushed on Saturday, getting blown out by Northern Iowa and falling by a 77-44 score at McLeod Center.
The Purple Aces blew out Bradley on Saturday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 67-35 win at Ford Center.
- Drake is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
- Drake is 5-16-3 ATS in its last 24 games on the road
- Drake is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Drake's last 6 games on the road
- Evansville is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
- Evansville is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
- Evansville is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Drake
- Evansville is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Drake
Next Betting Matchups
Drake home to Southern Illinois, Sunday, January 17th
Evansville at Illinois State, Friday, January 15th
