The Western Illinois Leathernecks (2-5) will travel to the Ford Center to meet the Evansville Aces (5-3). Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.
Western Illinois Leathernecks at Evansville Aces ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Aces defeated the IUPUI Jaguars, 70-64, while the Leathernecks lost a close one to the Kansas City Roos, 68-67.
The Aces, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 19.3, had a solid mark of 29.3 and had a better free throw rate (0.238 vs. 0.224). Western Illinois, on the other hand, did a terrific job of converting from the charity stripe (15-16; 93.8 percent). DeAndre Williams fueled Evansville with 20 points, 15 rebounds and five assists. Ben Pyle had a good game for Western Illinois, finishing with 21 points and seven rebounds.
Since last season, a focal point for the Evansville offense has been to get to and convert from the free throw line. The Aces rank 23rd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.277), but Western Illinois has been among the best in the NCAA at keeping opponents away from the charity stripe (ranking 48th by yielding a FTA rate of 0.186). Furthermore, the Leathernecks rank 18th in turnover percentage (15.7 percent), while the Aces rank 293rd in opponents’ turnover percentage (17.4 percent).
Western Illinois Leathernecks vs. Evansville Aces Betting Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Western Illinois, ATS Winner – Western Illinois, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Evansville ranks 20th in three pointers allowed per game (18.9) while Western Illinois ranks 203rd (22.9).
- The Aces rank 48th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Leathernecks rank 62nd (5.6).
- The Leathernecks rank 168th in rebounds per game (35.3) while the Aces rank 303rd in rebounds allowed per game (38.3).
- Evansville ranks 251st in assists per game (12.1) while Western Illinois ranks 314th (10.7).
