Missouri State (8-17) vs Evansville (9-16)
February 12, 2025 at 08:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Missouri State -3.5 — Over/Under: 131.5
In this article, we will formulate an Evansville vs Missouri State Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, February 12th, at the JQH Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
-The Purple Aces’ recent form and recent player performance
-The Bears’ recent form and recent player performance
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Evansville
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Missouri State
-Recent betting trends in games played between Evansville and Missouri State
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Purple Aces and Bears.
Evansville is Struggling
Evansville is really struggling heading into this game, and they have lost two games in a row. Two games ago against Southern Illinois, Evansville scored 59 points and they ended up losing by nine points. In the last game against Bradley, the offense was better, scoring 74 points, but the defense gave up 80 points. At halftime in that game, they were down 43-25, and even though they scored 49 points in the second half, they ended up falling short. Connor Turnbull had a strong game, putting up 20 points, 13 rebounds, and two assists.
Evansville sits with a 9-16 record overall, and they have gone 10-14 against the spread. Away from home straight up they are 3-8. Evansville is averaging 66.3 points per game while their defense is giving up 70.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 346th in the league, while the defense is ranked 146th. The biggest issue all season has been the offense, and they need to find a way to get the offense going. Tayshawn Cormer is averaging 15.6 points.
Why Evansville Will Cover Against Missouri State
- Missouri State has lost each of its last 13 night games against Conference opponents.
- The road team has won each of Evansville’s last three games.
Missouri State Looks to End Skid
Missouri State is struggling a bit heading into this game and they have lost two games in a row. Two games ago against Northern Iowa, they were competitive but ended up losing 66-61. In the last game against Belmont, the offense scored 68 points, but the defense gave up 85 points, which led to that loss. Jalen Hampton had a strong putting up 20 points and five rebounds. There were three different players that put up at least 13 points.
Missouri State comes into this game with an 8-17 record overall and they have gone 12-11 against the spread. At home this season, they have gone 4-6 straight up. Missouri State is averaging 69.4 points while their defense is giving up 72.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 295th in the league while the defense is ranked 200th. Guard Dez White is averaging 15 points while shooting 40 percent from the field.
Evansville vs Missouri State Prediction
There are better games on the board to bet on, but this isn’t the worst game of the day for Wednesday. The stats for these teams are similar, but Missouri State hasn’t been exactly dominant at home, sitting with a 4-6 record straight up. Evansville on the season is averaging 66.3 points but they are going to go even higher than that here against a bad Missouri State defense. Evansville will keep it within a couple of points. Back Evansville against the spread.