The Evansville Aces (8-3) and the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (2-7) battle at Pete Mathews Coliseum. The Aces will attempt to prolong their five-game winning streak. The game starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, December 16, 2019.
Evansville Aces at Jacksonville State Gamecocks Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Gamecocks were beaten by the Troy Trojans, 60-55, while the Aces beat the Green Bay Phoenix, 72-62.
Evansville dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.460 (below their season average of 0.543) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 26.8 (above their season average of 21.4). For those same stats, Green Bay had marks of 0.367 and 23.3, respectively. Jacksonville State, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.151 vs. 0.127). Kayne Henry had a good game for Jacksonville State, contributing 14 points and eight rebounds. DeAndre Williams, meanwhile played a key role for Evansville with 22 points and 12 rebounds.
The Gamecocks won the sole game between these two teams last year, 55-50. Jacksonville State’s rebounding was their largest strength. The Gamecocks had 10 offensive rebounds and 46 total rebounds, while the Aces had four and 35, respectively.
Since the 2018-19 season, a focal point for the Evansville offense has been to get to and convert from the free throw line. The Aces rank sixth in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.278), but Jacksonville State has been among the best in the nation at keeping opponents away from the charity stripe (ranking 58th by yielding a FTA rate of 0.207).
Evansville vs. Jacksonville State Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Evansville, ATS Winner – Evansville, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Evansville ranks 27th in assists allowed per game (11.2) while Jacksonville State ranks 168th (12.2).
- The Aces rank 15th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Gamecocks rank 80th (6.5).
- Evansville ranks 22nd in three pointers allowed per game (18.8) while Jacksonville State ranks 80th (23.5).
- The Aces rank 13th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Gamecocks rank 152nd (2.9).
- Jacksonville State averages 38.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 128th in the NCAA. Evansville ranks 194th in rebounds allowed per game (37.8).