The Evansville Purple Aces look to build on their 7-1 start to the season. The BYU Cougars look for an eighth win to remain undefeated on the season. Let’s preview this game and give out a Evansville Purple Aces vs BYU Cougars prediction.

Evansville Purple Aces Betting Preview 

The Evansville Purple Aces lost their only game to Missouri State, but they have wins over Ball State, Chattanooga, and Northern Iowa. The Evansville Purple Aces are averaging 85.6 points on 50.2 percent shooting and allowing 68.4 points on 40.7 percent shooting. Ben Humrichous is averaging 18.3 points and 4.9 rebounds, while Chuck Bailey III is averaging 10.4 points and 2.6 rebounds. Antonio Thomas is grabbing 2.9 rebounds and Kenny Strawbridge Jr. is dishing 2.7 assists. The Evansville Purple Aces are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 71.5 percent from the free throw line. The Evansville Purple Aces are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.5 rebounds per game.

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BYU Cougars Betting Preview 

The BYU Cougars have recent wins over Arizona State, NC State and Fresno State. The BYU Cougars are averaging 91.3 points on 48.9 percent shooting and allowing 59.6 points on 39.8 percent shooting. Jaxson Robinson is averaging 16.6 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Spencer Johnson is averaging 12.4 points and 5.4 assists. Trevin Knell is the third double-digit scorer and Noah Waterman is dishing 1.1 assists. The BYU Cougars are shooting 38.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77.2 percent from the free throw line. The BYU Cougars are allowing 23.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.9 rebounds per game.

Evansville vs BYU Prediction

The BYU Cougars are the better, more talented team, and a blowout win at home wouldn’t be surprising. However, let’s please not act like the Evansville Purple Aces aren’t a respectable opponent, as their offense is deep and explosive. Also, Evansville is 6-1 ATS on the season, which competes with BYU and its 7-0 ATS record. This line is steep and not showing any respect toward Evansville. I’ll take a shot with the Purple Aces and the points, as I clearly think higher of the program than oddsmakers do.