The Missouri State Bears will look to pick up a win while covering the point spread when they take on the Purple Aces in Evansville at Ford Center on Saturday in college basketball betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Missouri State Bears were listed as 0-point at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Missouri State Bears vs Evansville Purple Aces Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Missouri State Bears will look to cover the spread vs the Evansville Purple Aces on Saturday, as the Bears are 9-12 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Purple Aces are 8-11-1 ATS. Missouri State is 15-6 against the total, while Evansville is 10-10 versus the total betting line.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 60-rated Missouri State Bears taking on the No. 281-rated Evansville Purple Aces in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Evansville's No. 232-ranked scoring average of 67.5 PPG, against a Missouri State Bears defense rated No. 55 and allowing 67.62 PPG. The Evansville Purple Aces FG% has averaged 44.25% to date this season, less than the Missouri State Bears shooters have managed so far (45% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Missouri State earned a 82-81 victory over Loyola-Chicago on Tuesday, getting 22 points from Austin Ruder at JQH Arena.
Evansville suffered a 85-84 loss against Indiana State on Wednesday, getting 25 points from Jaylon Brown in a losing effort at Hulman Center.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Missouri State's last 6 games
- Missouri State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- Missouri State is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Missouri State's last 5 games on the road
- Evansville is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games
- Evansville is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of Evansville's last 10 games
- Evansville is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Missouri State at Wichita State, Thursday, February 9th
Evansville at Loyola-Chicago, Wednesday, February 8th
