| MATCHUP | Indiana State Sycamores | Evansville Purple Aces |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 9-14 | 5-17 |
| Spread | -1.5 -110 | +1.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | -125 | +105 |
| Total | Over 145.5 (-112) | Under 145.5 (-108) |
| Where | Ford Center, Evansville, IN | |
| When | Tuesday, February 3, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Indiana State Sycamores and the Evansville Aces meet Tuesday in college basketball action from the Ford Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Indiana State Sycamores vs. Evansville Aces prediction.
Indiana State Sycamores Recap
The Indiana State Sycamores come into this game looking to shake off a 76-72 loss at the hands of Valparaiso last time out to sit at 9-14 this season. After this game, Indiana State will head home for a game against Southern Illinois.
Sycamores Lose 5 In A Row
Ian Scott leads Indiana State in scoring and rebounding with 14 PPG and 6.7 RPG while Camp Wagner has 12 PPG with 4.7 RPG as the only other double-digit scorer for Indiana State up to this point in the year. Sterling Young has 9.9 PPG while Xavier Hall has also added 7.6 PPG with 2 RPG and a team-high 4.3 APG to lead the Sycamores in assists so far this season. Derek Vorst has 8.7 PPG with 4.1 RPG as well up to this point in the year. As a team, Indiana State is averaging 75.3 PPG on 46.4% shooting from the field, 30.7% from three and 68.7% from the foul line this season.
Evansville Aces Recap
The Evansville Aces come into this game looking to shake off their 71-55 loss at the hands of Northern Iowa last time out to sit at 5-17 this season. After this game, Evansville will head on the road for a game against Valparaiso.
Aces Lose 4 Straight & 12 Of 13
Connor Turnbull leads the Aces in scoring and rebounding with 12.4 PPG and 6.2 RPG while AJ Casey has 11.1 PPG with 5.4 RPG as the only other double-digit scorer for Evansville so far this season. Joshua Hughes has 9.3 PPG with 4.9 RPG while Leif Moeller has 8.8 PPG with 3 RPG and a team-high 4.1 APG to lead the Aces in assists. Bryce Quinet has 8.1 PPG with 2.5 RPG. As a team, Evansville is averaging 68.2 PPG on 42.7% shooting from the field, 31.5% from three and 71.5% from the foul line so far this season.
Indiana State Sycamores @ Evansville Purple Aces Betting Trends: February 3, 2026
Why the Evansville Purple Aces will win
- Indiana State has lost each of its last eight road night games against Conference opponents.
- The home team has won each of Evansville’s last three games.
- The home team has won the first half in four of Evansville’s last five games.
Why the Indiana State Sycamores will win
- Indiana State has won each of its last eight road games against Evansville.
- Evansville has lost each of its last eight night games against Conference opponents.
- Evansville has lost the first half in 11 of its last 12 home games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last six night games between Indiana State and Evansville have produced a total of 148+ points.
- Each of Indiana State’s last six Tuesday games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 147+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Evansville ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.1).
- Indiana State ranks 27th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (17.5).
- Indiana State ranks T48th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (12.2).
Indiana State Sycamores vs. Evansville Aces Prediction
I’m on the under here. I just don’t trust either side in this game offensively, and I think that this is just going to be a low-scoring brickfest between two teams that can’t hit water if they fell out of a boat in the middle of the ocean. This feels like a first to 65 win kind of game if we even get there, so give me the under.