In this article we will formulate a Quinnipiac vs Evansville betting prediction for this CBI college basketball game on Sunday, March 24th at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
- The Quinnipiac recent form and recent player performance
- The Evansville recent form and recent play performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Quinnipiac
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Evansville
- Recent betting trends in games played between Quinnipiac and Evansville
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between Quinnipiac and Evansville
Quinnipiac Preview
The Quinnipiac Bobcats are 24-9 (15-5) this year after they lost to St. Peter’s by a score of 62-60 in the MAAC Tournament. Quinnipiac led 30-29 at the half, but they allowed a tip in at the buzzer in the loss. The Bobcats shot 37.7% from the field and were +4 in rebounding margin in the game. Quinnipiac had won their previous five games and they finished first in the MAAC regular season standings ahead of Fairfield. Quinnipiac lost four non-conference losses, including the one to Yale. The Bobcats are scoring 77.8 points per game with 36.8 rebounds per game and 14.1 assists per game, while allowing 71.5 points against per game this year. Matt Balanc is averaging 18.2 points per game, 4.7 rebounds per game, and 1.2 assists per game. Quinnipiac is shooting 45.1% from the field, 78% on free throws, and 35.3% on three pointers this season.
Evansville Preview
The Evansville Purple Aces are 16-17 (6-14) this season after they lost to Drake by a score of 79-58 in their last game. Evansville trailed 43-22 at halftime, but did play better in the second half in the loss. The Purple Aces shot 41.8% from the field and were -6 in rebounding margin in the game. Evansville defeated Illinois State by a score of 59-53 in the game prior to Drake, but did lose the previous seven games. The Purple Aces are scoring 71.5 points per game with 34 rebounds per game and 13.1 assists per game, while giving up 73.6 points against per game this season. Ben Humrichous is averaging 14.7 points per game, 4.7 rebounds per game, and 1.9 assists per game. Evansville is shooting 44.8% from the field, 72.3% on free throws, and 33.7% on three pointers this year.
Quinnipiac Bobcats Team Facts
- Quinnipiac has won each of its last seven games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- Each of Quinnipiac’s last 14 games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
- Quinnipiac has won the first half in each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Evansville Purple Aces Team Facts
- Evansville has lost nine of its last 10 night games played at neutral venues.
- Each of Evansville’s last six night games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
- Evansville has lost the first half in three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- Quinnipiac ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (78.6%).
- Quinnipiac ranks 47th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (71.0).
Quinnipiac vs Evansville Betting Prediction
Quinnipiac went into the MAAC Tournament as the #1 seed after a great regular season, but they couldn’t figure out the St. Peter’s defense and came up short in their pursuit of the NCAA Tournament. Evansville finished conference play with just six wins and they were 10th in the MVC. The Purple Aces have lost eight of their last nine games and they do not shoot free throws very well. I know the MVC is the better conference, but Evansville was pretty bad in it. Take Quinnipiac to get the win here.