College hoops betting interest focuses on the Indiana State Sycamores vs Evansville Purple Aces battle Wednesday at Ford Center as the Purple Aces look to defend home court and cover the NCAA basketball point spread.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Odds makers at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Evansville Purple Aces as -10-point favorites on the Sportsbook betting line for this contest. The betting line may have moved, check for updates at shops such as Sportsbook.
Indiana State Sycamores vs Evansville Purple Aces Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Indiana State Sycamores will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Wednesday; they are 7-4 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Evansville Purple Aces are 3-4-1 ATS. Indiana State Sycamores are 4-7 on betting the total; Evansville Purple Aces are 4-4.
The Evansville Purple Aces sit at No. 93 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Indiana State Sycamores sit at No. 140 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Evansville has the nation's No. 32-rated offensive output, at 82.23 PPG. The visiting Indiana State Sycamores defense ranks No. 95 allowing on average 67.25 PPG. The Purple Aces FG% has averaged 52.78% so far, more than the Evansville Sycamores marksmen have achieved on the year, 40.59% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Indiana State earned a 73-61 victory over Ball State on Tuesday, getting 19 points from Brenton Scott at Hulman Center.
The battle between the Purple Aces and Bulldogs didnt turn out to be much of a battle at all as Alabama A&M was handed a 91-70 defeat on Tuesday at Ford Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Indiana State home to Loyola of Chicago, Saturday, January 2nd
Evansville at Missouri State, Saturday, January 2nd