Evansville Aces vs Murray State Racers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Murray State vs Evansville NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Evansville.

Murray State vs Evansville Prediction

Looking to win big? The Racers and Aces face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Aces are hosting the game at Ford Center in Evansville, IN. Murray State come into this Missouri Valley conference matchup as the -5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 131.5 points.

Murray State vs. Evansville Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Murray State Racers at Evansville Aces
Where: Evansville at Ford Center
Date: Wednesday, January 29th
Betting Odds MURST -5, MURST -224 | EVANS +184 O/U 131.5

Racers Preview: Can Murray State Stun the Crowd at Ford Center?

Murray State Racers Recent Game/Games

Murray State fell to 10-10 on the season after a 95-77 home loss to Belmont on Saturday. The Racers were -4 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 55-37 at halftime, Murray State couldn’t make up ground in the second half, as both teams scored 40 points. The total points for the game were 172, surpassing the O/U line of 150.5.

Racers Offense Breakdown

Murray State put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 37% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.6%, with a 61.3% success rate on two-point attempts. They also grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists.

Drew Scharnowski led the Racers with 20 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 7-of-9 from the field. JaCobi Wood added 19 points, hitting 5-of-8 from three-point range and contributing 6 assists. Carter Whitt also had 6 assists, finishing with 17 points.

Racers Team Defense

Murray State's defense struggled in their previous game, giving up 95 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 50% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 61% shooting on two-point attempts.

From beyond the arc, the Racers' defense conceded 10 threes on 27 attempts, a 37% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 9 free throws.

Aces Preview: Will the Aces Defense Show Up at Home?

Evansville Aces Recent Game/Games

Evansville improved to 6-14 on the season with a 78-68 road win over Valparaiso on Saturday. The Aces, who entered the game as +7 underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

Evansville took control early, leading 44-26 at halftime. While they allowed 42 points in the second half, they scored 34 of their own to secure the win. The total points for the game reached 146, surpassing the over/under line of 140.5.

Aces Offense Breakdown

Evansville's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 58% from the field and hitting 62.5% of their threes (10/16). Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 68%, and they also connected on 83.3% of their free throws (10/12).

Tanner Cuff led the way with 22 points, shooting 66.7% overall. Gabriel Pozzato added 21 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep, while Tayshawn Comer contributed 17 points, making 4 of 5 threes.

Aces Team Defense

Evansville's defense held their opponent to 68 points, with a field goal percentage of 38% on 27 of 70 shooting. They allowed 19 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 46% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Evansville gave up 8 threes on 29 attempts, with the opponent shooting 27%. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 6, shooting 46%. Evansville allowed 14 offensive rebounds.

Racers vs Aces Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past three road matchups, Murray State has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 79 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
Across the Aces last three home games, the team averaged 58 points per game while allowing 68. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.
Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Aces have a straight up record of 1-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-3.
As the betting favorite, the Racers have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 2-1.