Drake vs Evansville Prediction 12/21/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Drake vs Evansville prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, December 21st at the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Drake Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Drake Bulldogs are 6-6 this season after they lost to Murray State by a score of 81-72 in their last game. Drake trailed 36-30 at halftime and allowed 45 points in the second half in the loss. The Bulldogs shot 45% from the field, 19% on three pointers, and 74% on free throws in the game. Jalen Quinn led Drake with 19 points and two rebounds, while Okku Federiko added 17 points and five rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Drake lost to North Dakota State by a score of 99-94 and UAB by a score of 74-69. The Bulldogs have scored 80.2 points per game with 37.5 rebounds and 15.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 69.5 points against per game this season. Jalen Quinn is averaging 18.8 points and 4.5 rebounds per game, while Okku Federiko is averaging 13.2 points and 6.4 rebounds per game for the Bulldogs. Drake is shooting 46.6% from the field, 76.7% on free throws, and 37.2% on three pointers this season. 

Evansville Purple Aces Betting Preview

The Evansville Purple Aces are 4-8 (0-1) this year after they lost to Belmont by a score of 83-78 in their last game. Evansville trailed 41-30 at halftime, but did score 48 points in the second half in the loss. The Purple Aces shot 38% from the field, 38% on three pointers, and 83% on free throws in the game. Trent Hundley led Evansville with 20 points and two assists, while Leif Moeller added 17 points and two assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Evansville lost to Notre Dame by a score of 82-58 and Western Kentucky by a score of 80-79. The Purple Aces have scored 69.8 points per game with 33.8 rebounds and 13.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 73.4 points against per game this season. Joshua Hughes is averaging 9.8 points and 5.4 rebounds per game, while Keishon Porter is averaging 8.3 points and 3.2 rebounds per game for the Purple Aces. Evansville is shooting 42.2% from the field, 70.7% on free throws, and 31.2% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Evansville Purple Aces will win

• Drake has lost each of its last three games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Drake has lost the first half in each of its last three games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Drake Bulldogs will win

• Drake has won each of its last six away games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• Evansville has lost each of its last five games against the Missouri Valley Conference.
• Drake has won the first half in seven of its last eight road games against the Missouri Valley Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Drake’s last six day games against the Missouri Valley Conference have produced a total of 128 or fewer points.
• Five of Evansville’s last six home day games against the Missouri Valley Conference have produced a total of 140 or fewer points.

Drake vs Evansville Prediction 

Evansville comes into this matchup trying to snap a three game losing streak and they have allowed at least 80 points in all three losses. The Purple Aces are shooting 42% from the field and they have scored 64 points or fewer in three of their last five. Drake has also lost three games in a row and they have allowed 81 and 99 in their last two. The Bulldogs are shooting 47% from the field and their offense has been more consistent than Evansville’s. I am concerned with Drake’s recent performance on defense, but they should be able to cover this small number here. Take the Bulldogs.

David Racey's Pick: Drake -3.5