Drake have beaten Evansville both times this season as they are the superior team. Now in the tournament, this will be a get up spot for the Bulldogs as they take the Purple Aces to the woodshed, who are off an upset win of their own. This is a game they get up for and Mack can only take the better team in this matchup.

Evansville are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games. Evansville are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games. Evansville are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games against Drake. Evansville are 0-10 SU in their last 10 games against Drake. Evansville are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Missouri Valley conference. Drake are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games. Drake are 9-2 SU in their last 11 games against an opponent in the Missouri Valley conference.

Best bet: lay the points with Drake.