The Drake Bulldogs (6-6, 0-1 MVC) take a three-game slide into a road matchup with the Evansville Purple Aces (4-8, 0-1 MVC), losers of three straight as well. The Purple Aces are underdogs by just 1.5 points in the contest, which starts at 4 p.m. ET (on ESPN+) on Sunday, December 21, 2025. The matchup has a point total of 141.5.
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Drake Cover -1.5 vs Evansville -122
Drake vs. Evansville betting lines
- Drake moneyline odds to win: -139
- Evansville moneyline odds to win: +117
- Spread: Drake (-1.5)
- Total: 141.5
Drake statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In home games last season, Drake had a worse record against the spread (5-9-0) compared to its ATS record in road games (6-4-0).
- The Bulldogs exceeded the total in four of 14 home games (28.6%) last year. They fared better on the road, topping the total in five of 10 matchups (50%).
- Drake fared worse as a moneyline favorite at home last season, putting up a home record of 12-2, compared to going 7-1 in away games.
Last season stats
- The Bulldogs were 285th in the nation in points scored (69.8 per game) and second-best in points conceded (58.9) last season.
- Last season, Drake was 25th-worst in college basketball in rebounds (28.7 per game) but best in rebounds conceded (22.3).
- Last season the Bulldogs were ranked 184th in college basketball in assists with 13.5 per game.
Drake betting records this season
- ATS Record: 4-6-0 (Home: 1-4-0; Away: 1-1-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 1-5-0 (As Favorite: 1-5-0; As Underdog: 3-1-0)
- O-U-P: 5-5-0 (Home: 3-2-0; Away: 0-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-4 (Home: 1-4; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.6 (127th in nation) | 40.8 (71st) | 33.5 (167th) | 32.4 (252nd) | 15.1 (143rd) | 8.8 (seventh) |
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Evansville statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- In 2024-25 against the spread, Evansville had a better winning percentage at home (.533, 8-7-0 record) than on the road (.467, 7-8-0).
- Purple Aces games finished above the over/under more frequently at home (eight times out of 15) than on the road (five of 15) last season.
- The Purple Aces’ winning percentage at home as moneyline underdogs was .417 (5-7) last season, and away it was .267 (4-11).
Last season stats
- The Purple Aces struggled to put up points last year, ranking 13th-worst in college basketball with 66.0 points per game. They did better on defense, ranking 137th by giving up 70.7 points per contest.
- Evansville averaged 29.3 rebounds per game (323rd-ranked in college basketball) last year, while allowing 32.6 rebounds per contest (274th-ranked).
- Last year the Purple Aces ranked 250th in college basketball in assists, dishing out 12.6 per game.
Evansville betting records this season
- ATS Record: 5-5-0 (Home: 2-2-0; Away: 2-1-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 4-3-0 (As Favorite: 1-2-0; As Underdog: 4-3-0)
- O-U-P: 6-4-0 (Home: 3-1-0; Away: 2-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-2 (Home: 1-2; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-6 (Home: 0-1; Away: 0-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.2 (314th in nation) | 43.8 (200th) | 29.7 (311th) | 30.8 (171st) | 13.9 (220th) | 12.3 (236th) |
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