A key college basketball betting odds battle sees the away Evansville Purple Aces taking on the Drake Bulldogs Wednesday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, Drake sat as 9.5-point underdogs over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook
Evansville Purple Aces vs Drake Bulldogs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Drake Bulldogs sport a record of 6-20 and 7-16 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Evansville Purple Aces have 20-7 and 10-11-1 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 12-11 for the Drake Bulldogs and 11-11 for the Evansville Purple Aces.
The Drake Bulldogs sit at No. 268 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Evansville Purple Aces sit at No. 205 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Drake's No. 216-ranked offense, averaging 67.73 PPG, against a Purple Aces defense that ranks No. 61 at 67.15 PPG. The Bulldogs field goal percentage has averaged 44.87% so far, less than the Purple Aces marksmen have achieved on the year, 50.18% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Loyola of Chicago was victimized for 24 points and 24 rebounds by Egidijus Mockevicius as the Purple Aces bested the Ramblers 74-73 in college basketball action on Sunday.
The Bulldogs got 15 points from Kale Abrahamson, but it was Southern Illinois that prevailed in a 75-60 final on Saturday at SIU Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Evansville home to Southern Illinois, Saturday, February 20th
Drake at Bradley, Saturday, February 20th