NCAA Basketball Odds and Betting Trends - Evansville Purple Aces Underdogs vs Missouri State Bears

Earning a win and covering the posted point spread will be the goals for Evansville when they take on the Missouri State Bears on Saturday in college basketball betting odds action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Missouri State Bears betting line opened as -6.5-point favorites in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.

Evansville Purple Aces vs Missouri State Bears Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Supporters of the Evansville Purple Aces have watched them go 16-10 and 14-8 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Missouri State Bears are at 16-10 and 9-14 ATS. In totals betting, the Missouri State Bears are 8-14-1, while the Evansville Purple Aces have a 9-13 mark.

According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 206-ranked Missouri State Bears and the No. 145-rated Evansville Purple Aces in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Missouri State's No. 211-ranked scoring average of 69.92 PPG, against a Evansville Purple Aces defense rated No. 21 and allowing 64.92 PPG. The Missouri State Bears FG% has averaged 43.75% to date this season, less than the Evansville Purple Aces shooters have managed so far (45.25% per game).

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Ryan Taylor went off for 31 points and added 7 rebounds for good measure, leading Evansville to a 63-59 win over Valparaiso on Wednesday at Ford Center.

The Bears got 28 points from Alize Johnson as Missouri State ran past Indiana State 81-62 on Tuesday at Hulman Center.

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