Belmont Bruins vs Evansville Aces NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bruins versus the Aces? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Ford Center in Evansville, IN. In this Missouri Valley matchup, Belmont is favored bt -5.5 vs. Evansville. The over/under for the game is 142.5 points.
BELMONT BRUINS VS EVANSVILLE ACES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Evansville Aces +5.5
This game will be played at Ford Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.
WHY BET THE EVANSVILLE ACES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Aces.
- Not only will Evansville pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Taking a Look at the Bruins Chances on the Road
Belmont Bruins Recent Game/Games
Belmont improved to 12-5 on the season with a 71-64 win over Valparaiso on Tuesday. The Bruins were -7 favorites at home, and the final score resulted in a push against the spread.
Belmont led 40-30 at halftime but allowed Valparaiso to close the gap in the 2nd half, outscoring the Bruins 34-31. The game’s total points of 135 fell well short of the O/U line of 159.5.
Belmont struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 36.1% overall, with a 20% mark from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 30 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41%, but they managed to score 71 points, thanks in part to 21 made free throws on 30 attempts, shooting 70% from the line.
Justus McNair led the way with 19 points, hitting 5 of 9 threes, while Tyler Lundblade added 17 points, despite shooting 33.3% from deep. Cooper Schwieger contributed 12 points and pulled down 15 rebounds, and Isaiah Walker added 13 points and 9 boards.
Belmont’s defense held their opponent to 64 points, with a shooting performance of 36% from the field. The Bruins gave up 16 two-point field goals on 31 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Belmont’s defense limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 30 attempts, a 20% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 30 times, where they made 21, shooting 70%. Belmont allowed 11 offensive rebounds.
Will Evansville Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?
Evansville Aces Recent Game/Games
Evansville dropped to 5-12 on the season after a 73-56 road loss to Northern Iowa on Tuesday. The Aces entered the game as +13 underdogs and failed to cover the spread.
They trailed 32-18 at halftime but picked up the pace in the 2nd half, scoring 38 points while allowing 41. The game’s total points of 129 fell just under the O/U line of 132.5.
Evansville struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 56 points on 36.4% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, and they hit only 18.2% of their threes, going 4-for-22 from beyond the arc.
Tayshawn Comer led the Aces with 18 points, though he shot just 33.3% from the field and 14.3% from three. Cam Haffner connected on 3-of-6 threes, finishing with 13 points and 8 rebounds, while Tytan Anderson contributed 15 points, 8 boards, and 4 assists.
Evansville’s defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 40% from the field on 22 of 54 attempts. They allowed 15 two-point baskets on 32 tries, a shooting percentage of 46%.
From beyond the arc, Evansville’s opponents hit 7 of 22 three-point attempts, shooting 31%. The Aces also sent them to the line 32 times, where they converted 22 free throws, shooting 68%. Evansville gave up 9 offensive rebounds.