Download App
The Evansville Purple Aces (16-17) battle the Quinnipiac Bobcats (24-9) on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Ocean Center. It begins at 5:30 PM ET.
Sunday’s game between the Bobcats and the Purple Aces features the Bobcats as 3.5-point favorites. The point total for the game is set at 155.
Quinnipiac vs. Evansville Odds
Point Spread for Quinnipiac vs. Evansville
The spread for this matchup is set at 3.5 points, with sportsbooks listing Quinnipiac as the favorite.
Quinnipiac vs. Evansville Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Quinnipiac has -155 odds to pick up the win, while Evansville is listed at +130 to claim victory.
Quinnipiac vs. Evansville Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 155 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Sunday, March 24, 2024
- Game Time: 5:30 PM ET
- Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
- Arena: Ocean Center
Quinnipiac vs. Evansville Betting Trends
In Quinnipiac’s 32 games this season, it has 18 wins against the spread. The Bobcats have been chosen as moneyline favorites in 22 games this year and have walked away with the win 17 times (77.3%) in those games. Quinnipiac has hit the over in 37.5% of its opportunities this year (12 times over 32 games with a set point total).
Evansville has played 32 games, with 18 wins against the spread. The Purple Aces have won 11 of the 26 games they were the underdog on the moneyline this season (42.3%). Evansville’s games this season have gone over the point total 11 times in 32 opportunities (34.4%).
Quinnipiac vs. Evansville Key Players to Watch
Quinnipiac
Amarri Tice leads his squad in rebounds per contest (7.0), and also averages 13.2 points and 0.8 assists. At the other end, he puts up 1.8 steals and 1.0 block. Matt Balanc puts up a team-leading 18.5 points per contest. He is also putting up 4.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists, shooting 43.4% from the floor and 36.1% from downtown with 2.6 made 3-pointers per game. Paul Otieno is putting up 10.9 points, 0.5 assists and 6.9 rebounds per game.
Savion Lewis is tops on his team in assists per game (7.3), and also posts 8.2 points and 3.2 rebounds. At the other end, he puts up 1.4 steals and 0.0 blocked shots.
Evansville
Yacine Toumi is No. 1 on the Purple Aces in rebounding (6.5 per game), and puts up 10.8 points and 1.5 assists. He also puts up 0.7 steals and 0.5 blocked shots. Kenny Strawbridge Jr. is recording a team-leading 2.6 assists per game. He’s also delivering 9.9 points and 3.7 rebounds, hitting 41.9% of his shots from the floor. Ben Humrichous is recording a team-best 14.8 points per game. And he is contributing 4.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists, hitting 48.6% of his shots from the field, and 41.9% from 3-point range tallying 2.3 treys per game. The Purple Aces get 7.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game from Tanner Cuff.
What you need to know about the Quinnipiac Bobcats
Offensively, the Bobcats are averaging 77.8 points per game (66th-ranked in college basketball). They are ceding 71.5 points per contest on defense (161st-ranked). Quinnipiac has been shining when it comes to rebounding this year, ranking best in the country in rebounds per game () and best in rebounds allowed per contest ().
So far this season, Quinnipiac is making 7.5 three-pointers per game (169th-ranked in college basketball) and is shooting 35.2% (115th-ranked) from beyond the arc. With 7.4 treys conceded per game, the Bobcats are 225th in college basketball. They are allowing a 34.0% shooting percentage from downtown, which ranks 190th in college basketball.
The Bobcats have gone 5-5 in their last 10 games, with a 4-6 record against the spread during that span. Four of Quinnipiac’s last 10 outings have hit the over. In its last 10 games, Quinnipiac has been racking up 75.5 points per contest, an average that’s a little lower than the 77.8 it has scored over the course of the 2023-24 season. Quinnipiac’s defense has been less stingy as of late, as the team has given up 72.2 points per game over its past 10 compared to the 71.5 points per game its opponents are averaging on the season.
What you need to know about the Evansville Purple Aces
In 2023-24, the Purple Aces are 238th in the nation offensively (71.5 points scored per game) and 235th defensively (73.6 points conceded). Evansville is the best team in the country in rebounds per game () and best in rebounds conceded ().
Evansville is 234th in the nation in 3-pointers made (6.8 per game) and 200th in 3-point percentage (33.7%). The Purple Aces are the seventh-worst team in the nation in 3-pointers allowed (8.9 per game) and 314th in 3-point percentage defensively (35.9%).
The Purple Aces are 4-6 against the spread and 2-8 overall in their last 10 contests. Four of Evansville’s last 10 outings have hit the over. Over its previous 10 games, Evansville is averaging 67.9 points per game, 3.6 fewer points than its season average (71.5). The Purple Aces have performed worse defensively in their past 10 games, surrendering 76.0 points per contest, 2.4 more points their than season average of 73.6.
Quinnipiac vs. Evansville Prediction & Pick
Our prediction to win this contest is Quinnipiac, and we expect that Evansville will cover the spread (Quinnipiac -3.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 155 points.
How to bet Quinnipiac vs. Evansville
You can bet on Quinnipiac vs. Evansville at every legal online sportsbook. For more college basketball odds, including moneylines, spreads, over/under totals, check out the latest NCAA lines as well as our guide to the best college basketball betting sites.
And if you wanted to check out how much you could win on a $10 bet if you parlayed today’s Quinnipiac vs. Evansville picks, don’t forget to check out our free parlay calculator.
Not sure what a parlay is? Or even how to bet on college basketball? Check out our complete guide to sports betting.