An 11-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the Drake Bulldogs (14-6, 4-3 MVC) when they take on the Missouri State Bears (10-10, 4-3 MVC) at Knapp Center. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 26, 2020.
Missouri State Bears at Drake Bulldogs Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Bulldogs won big over the Evansville Aces 73-50, while the Bears were victorious over the Valparaiso Crusaders 67-60.
Missouri State dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.316 (above their season average of 0.215) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.4 (above their season average of 31.3). For those same stats, Valparaiso was 0.152 and 21.7, respectively. Drake, meanwhile, dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.542 (above their season average of 0.532) and a turnover percentage of 11.3 (better than their season average of 17.7). For those same stats, Evansville was 0.368 and 15.5, respectively. Roman Penn played well for Drake with 14 points, eight assists and six rebounds. Keandre Cook led the way for Missouri State, finishing with 27 points and five rebounds.
The Bulldogs dominated this series last year, winning both contests. In the last game, Drake won 73-62. One of Drake’s largest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 20-24 (83.3 percent), while the Bears were just 12-18 (66.7 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Second-chance points might be scarce for Drake in this battle. The Bulldogs rank 288th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.0 percent), while Missouri State ranks 63rd in defensive rebounding percentage (74.9 percent).
Missouri State Bears vs. Drake Bulldogs Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Drake, ATS Winner – Drake, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Drake ranks 27th in assists per game (15.9) while Missouri State ranks 210th (11.4).
- The Bulldogs are 28th in the NCAA with 31.4 rebounds allowed per game while the Bears are 32nd with 31.6 rebounds allowed per game.
- The Bulldogs rank 151st in three pointers attempted per game (22.0) while the Bears rank 230th (19.1).
- Drake ranks 30th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Missouri State ranks 68th (3.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bears have scored an average of 67.4 points per game (0.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.4 points per game (4.8 above their season average).
- The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.8, down from 5.1 for the season.
