The Cincinnati Bearcats (0-1) get their home schedule started at Fifth Third Arena against the Drake Bulldogs (1-0). The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, November 11, 2019.
Drake Bulldogs at Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Bearcats lost to the 18th-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes, 64-56, while the Bulldogs dismantled the Kennesaw State Owls, 86-55.
The Bulldogs had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.720 vs. 0.382) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (26.9 vs. 24.3). Cincinnati, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (17.3 vs. 19.5). Cincinnati rallied around Jarron Cumberland, who put up 13 points. D.J. Wilkins, meanwhile was a key piece for Drake with 19 points.
Cincinnati should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Since the 2018-19 season, Cincinnati ranks 34th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.2 percent), while Drake has forced the 66th-fewest turnovers (17.1 percent).
Drake Bulldogs vs. Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Cincinnati, ATS Winner – Drake, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Cincinnati ranks second in steals allowed per game (3.8) while Drake ranks 247th (7.2).
- The Bearcats rank 22nd in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while the Bulldogs rank 107th (33.9).
- Drake ranks 98th in blocks per game (3.8) while Cincinnati ranks 174th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- The Bulldogs rank 141st in three pointers attempted per game (22.9) while the Bearcats rank 283rd (19.3).
- Drake ranks 36th in assists per game (15.5) while Cincinnati ranks 178th (13.2).
