<p>Planning on watching today's Redbirds and Aces game? Catch the action at Ford Center in Evansville, IN, as the Aces hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. Illinois State is favored by -5.5 in this Missouri Valley conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 134 points.</p><h3>ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRDS VS EVANSVILLE ACES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Evansville Aces +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ford Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EVANSVILLE ACES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Aces.</li><li>Not only will Evansville pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Redbirds?</h3><h3>Illinois State Redbirds Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Illinois State improved to 9-5 on the season with a dominant 85-54 win over Southern Illinois on Sunday. The Redbirds, who were -7.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.</p> 

<p>Leading 44-23 at halftime, Illinois State continued to control the game in the second half, outscoring the Salukis 41-31. The total points for the game were 139, just under the O/U line of 140.5.</p><p>Illinois State's offense was firing on all cylinders, scoring 85 points with a 60.8% field goal percentage in their last game. They were particularly effective from two-point range, hitting 78.3% of their shots, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 74.5%. From beyond the arc, the Redbirds connected on 46.4% of their attempts, making 13 threes.</p> <p>Johnny Kinziger and Jack Daugherty each scored 17 points, with Kinziger shooting 85.7% overall and 75% from three. Daugherty hit 5 threes, shooting 55.6% from deep. Jordan Davis added 13 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, while the team dished out 19 assists in the win.</p><p>Despite Illinois State's defensive struggles, allowing 54 points on 60% shooting, they still managed to hold their opponent to just 54 points. The Redbirds gave up 31 field goals, including 18 two-pointers at a 78% clip.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Illinois State's defense allowed 13 threes on 28 attempts, a 46% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 10 free throws (76%). The Redbirds limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 6.</p><h3>Can the Aces Please their Home Crowd?</h3><h3>Evansville Aces Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Evansville fell to 4-10 on the season after a 66-62 home loss to Indiana State on Saturday. The Aces, who were +3 point underdogs, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Evansville led 36-31 at halftime but managed just 26 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35. The total points for the game were 128, well under the O/U line of 150.5.</p><p>Evansville's offense put up 62 points in their last game, shooting 40.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48.1%. They connected on 35% of their three-point attempts, hitting 7 of 20 from deep, while shooting 44.1% on two-point shots. At the free-throw line, the Aces made 11 of 18, finishing with a 61.1% success rate.</p> <p>Jaden Daughtry led the way with 26 points in just 24 minutes, shooting 52.9% from the field. Tayshawn Comer added 24 points and 7 assists, hitting 3 of 6 from beyond the arc. Tanner Cuff contributed 11 points, making all of his three-point attempts and finishing with 6 rebounds and 4 assists.</p><p>Evansville's defense held their opponent to 66 points on 40% shooting from the field, with 22 made field goals on 54 attempts. They allowed 15 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 44% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Evansville's defense gave up 7 threes on 20 attempts, with their opponent shooting 35%. At the free-throw line, Evansville's opponent shot 61%, making 11 of 18 free throws. The Aces also allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

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