A nine-game home winning streak is on the line for the Indiana State Sycamores (11-8, 4-4 MVC), who will be 3.5-point favorites when they welcome the Drake Bulldogs (15-6, 5-3 MVC) to Hulman Center. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 135.5 points and it starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
Drake Bulldogs vs. Indiana State Sycamores Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Sycamores defeated the Bradley Braves 61-53, while the Bulldogs edged the Missouri State Bears 71-69.
Drake dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.179 (matching their season average) and a turnover percentage of 9.7 (better than their season average of 17.4). For those same stats, Missouri State was 0.114 and 13.9, respectively. The Sycamores, on the other hand, made 17 of their 22 free throws (77.3 percent), while the Braves had a turnover percentage of 23.0 (above their season average of 14.8). Jake LaRavia played well for Indiana State with 20 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Roman Penn had a solid performance for Drake, finishing with 17 points, eight rebounds and eight assists.
In their first matchup this season, Liam Robbins led the Bulldogs to an 80-76 win. He produced 15 points, six blocks and five rebounds. Drake’s 0.308 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Indiana State, who had a mark of 0.259.
It might be a tough game for Indiana State on the offensive glass. The Sycamores rank 296th in offensive rebounding percentage (24.2 percent), while Drake ranks eighth in defensive rebounding percentage (78.3 percent).
Drake Bulldogs at Indiana State Sycamores Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Drake, ATS Winner – Drake, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Drake ranks 24th in assists per game (15.9) while Indiana State ranks 149th (12.9).
- The Bulldogs rank 189th in rebounds per game (34.7) while the Sycamores rank 257th (32.5).
- The Bulldogs rank 139th in three pointers attempted per game (22.1) while the Sycamores rank 228th (18.9).
- Indiana State ranks 31st in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Drake ranks 119th (6.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.6, down from 5.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Sycamores have scored an average of 64.6 points per game (5.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.6 points per game (6.5 below their season average).
