Evansville Aces vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Matchup

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

Western Kentucky vs Evansville Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Hilltoppers and Aces. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Aces at Ford Center in Evansville, IN. Get ready to place your bets! In this non-conference matchup, Western Kentucky is favored by -5.5 against Evansville. The over/under for the game is 150.5 points.

Western Kentucky vs. Evansville Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Evansville Aces
  • Where: Evansville at Ford Center
  • Date: Saturday, December 7th
  • Betting Odds WKENT -5.5, WKENT -217 | EVANS +174 O/U 150.5

Hilltoppers Preview: Is a Road Win Possible for the Hilltoppers?

Western Kentucky evened their record at 3-3 with a 90-82 win over Marshall on Saturday. The Hilltoppers, who were -8 favorites, pushed against the spread. The game’s total points of 172 exceeded the O/U line of 150.5.

After trailing 40-36 at halftime, WKU turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 54 points while allowing 42.

Hilltoppers Offense Breakdown

Western Kentucky's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 90 points with a 57.1% field goal percentage and an effective field goal percentage of 65.3%. They shot 63.6% from two-point range and 43.8% from beyond the arc, while also hitting 27 of 40 free throws (67.5%).

Mikal Dawson led the way with 28 points, hitting 6 of 13 threes, while Julius Thedford added 19 points, connecting on 4 of 5 from deep. Tyrone Marshall contributed 18 points, and Nate Martin chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds.

Hilltoppers Team Defense

Western Kentucky's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 82 points on 57% shooting from the field. The Hilltoppers allowed their opponent to connect on 21 of 33 two-point attempts, a 63% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Western Kentucky's defense gave up 7 threes on 16 attempts, with their opponent shooting 43% from deep. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 40 times, where they converted 27 free throws.

Aces Preview: Will the Aces Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?

Evansville Aces Recent Game/Games

Evansville dropped to 2-5 on the season after a narrow 63-61 road loss to Murray State on Tuesday. Despite being +12.5 point underdogs, the Aces kept it close and covered the spread.

Evansville trailed 33-25 at halftime but outscored Murray State 36-30 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 124, falling short of the 145.5 over/under line.

Aces Offense Breakdown

Evansville's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 4 of 19 threes for 21.1%. Their overall field goal percentage was 43.9%, with an effective field goal percentage of 47.4%. Inside the arc, they connected on 55.3% of their two-point attempts.

At the free-throw line, the Aces shot 58.3%, making 7 of 12 attempts. They finished with 8 assists and 6 offensive rebounds. JaCobi Wood led the team with 21 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, shooting 53.3% from the field and 37.5% from three.

Aces Team Defense

Evansville's defense held their opponent to 63 points on 43% shooting from the field, including 46% on two-point attempts (15/32). From beyond the arc, the Aces allowed 7 threes on 19 attempts, a 36% shooting rate.

At the free-throw line, Evansville's opponent shot 66%, making 12 of 18 attempts. The Aces also gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.

Hilltoppers vs Aces Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their last three road contests, Western Kentucky has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 0-3, while averaging 69 points per game.
  • In their last three games at home, the Aces have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 51 points per game in these contests.
  • Looking back on the team's last three games as the underdog, the Aces have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-1.
  • Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Hilltoppers have gone 4-4-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 6-4.

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