Basketball betting fans will hope to hit paydirt on Friday when the Evansville Purple Aces try to run the Arkansas State Red Wolves off the court at Ford Center in college hoops action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Evansville Purple Aces in this one found them listed as -5.5-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Red Wolves was expected to move the line.
Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Evansville Purple Aces Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Evansville Purple Aces sit at 16-17 (13-15-1 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Arkansas State Red Wolves are currently 20-12 (16-11 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Evansville is 17-12 OU, and Arkansas State is 13-13-1 OU.
This college basketball game matches up the No. 229 (Evansville) and the No. 137 (Arkansas State) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Arkansas State is ranked No. 104 in NCAA basketball at 36.47 per game. Contrast that with Evansville's No. 198 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Evansville is the No. 262-ranked team in the country at 3.85 per game, while Arkansas State rates No. 175 at 6.88 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Red Wolves got 22 points from Donte Thomas, but it was Louisiana-Monroe that prevailed in a 73-70 final on Wednesday at Lakefront Arena.
Jaylon Brown scored 24 points in a futile effort to lead the Purple Aces to a win (they lost 80-69 to Illinois State at Scottrade Center on Friday).
Next Betting Matchups
Arkansas State home to Abilene Christian, Monday, November 13th
Evansville at North Carolina Central, Monday, November 13th