The Evansville Aces (9-13, 0-9 MVC) and the UNI Panthers (18-3, 7-2 MVC) clash at Ford Center. The Aces look to snap their nine-game losing streak. Action begins at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
UNI Panthers vs. Evansville Aces Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Aces lost to the Illinois State Redbirds, 77-66, while the Panthers had no trouble getting past the Missouri State Bears, 95-66.
UNI dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a ridiculous effective field goal percentage of 0.736 (above their season average of 0.568) and a free throw rate of 0.255 (above their season average of 0.214). Missouri State had marks of 0.482 and 0.236, respectively, for those same stats. Evansville, on the other hand, was lights out from beyond the arc (10-25; 40.0 percent). Sam Cunliffe played well for Evansville with 15 points and nine rebounds. UNI, meanwhile, was lifted by AJ Green, who had 27 points and six rebounds.
The Panthers dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both contests. In the most recent matchup, UNI won 73-58. UNI won the rebounding battle. The Panthers had more offensive rebounds (7 vs. 1), defensive rebounds (30 vs. 24) and total rebounds (37 vs. 25). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
Second-chance opportunities might be scarce for Evansville in this meeting. The Aces are among the NCAA’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 345th in offensive rebounding percentage at 20.9 percent. Meanwhile, UNI ranks 27th in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 76.4 percent. Additionally, the Panthers’ fourth-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 115.0) will attempt to take advantage of the Aces’ 316th-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 106.7).
UNI Panthers vs. Evansville Aces Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – UNI, ATS Winner – UNI, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- UNI ranks 10th in rebounds allowed per game (30.2) while Evansville ranks 216th (36.9).
- The Panthers rank 11th in assists allowed per game (9.8) while the Aces rank 107th (12.2).
- UNI is ninth in the country with 2.1 blocks allowed per game while Evansville is 45th with 2.7 blocks allowed per game.
- The Aces rank 44th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Panthers rank 170th (7.3).
- Evansville ranks 34th in three pointers allowed per game (18.6) while UNI ranks 134th (21.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Aces have scored an average of 56.2 points per game (13.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.0 points per game (5.0 below their season average).
- The Panthers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.4, down from 12.2 for the season.
