Drake Bulldogs vs. Indiana State Sycamores Betting Prediction 02/02/19

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The Drake Bulldogs (16-6, 5-4 MVC) will be at the Hulman Center to go head-to-head against the Indiana State Sycamores (11-10, 3-6 MVC) in a MVC matchup. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019, and will air on ESPN 3.

Drake Bulldogs at Indiana State Sycamores Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Sycamores fell to the Southern Illinois Salukis, 88-73, while the Bulldogs were defeated by the Illinois State Redbirds, 69-55.

Drake had a better free throw rate (0.135 vs. 0.073) while Indiana State did a great job of making free throws (13-17; 76.5 percent). Indiana State rallied around Tyreke Key, who had 25 points. Nick McGlynn, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Drake with 15 points and seven rebounds.

The Bulldogs dominated this series last year, taking both contests. In the last matchup, Drake won 90-76. Drake’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Indiana State. The Bulldogs had a rate of 0.304, while the Sycamores posted a mark of 0.143. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

It could be a difficult game for Indiana State on the offensive glass. The Sycamores are among the NCAA’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 267th in offensive rebounding percentage at 25.9 percent. Meanwhile, Drake ranks 89th in the NCAA at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 73.9 percent.

Drake Bulldogs vs. Indiana State Sycamores Free Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Drake, ATS Winner – Drake, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Drake ranks 68th in three pointers attempted per game (25.0) while Indiana State ranks 293rd (14.5).
  • The Bulldogs average 3.6 blocks per game, which ranks 87th in the nation. The Sycamores rank 117th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
  • Indiana State ranks 162nd in steals per game (5.7) while Drake ranks 179th in steals allowed per game (7.5).
  • The Bulldogs rank 32nd in assists per game (16.1) while the Sycamores rank 244th (10.9).
  • Drake ranks 144th in rebounds per game (35.9) while Indiana State ranks 239th (33.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.4, up from 6.6 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Sycamores have scored an average of 67.2 points per game (2.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.2 points per game (0.6 above their season average).