The Milwaukee Panthers (2-6) will be at home in UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena when they go head-to-head against the Drake Bulldogs (5-1). Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 6, 2018.
Drake Bulldogs vs. Milwaukee Panthers Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Panthers were blown out by the Boston College Eagles, 73-53, while the Bulldogs easily got past the Buena Vista Beavers, 98-52.
Drake dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.629 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.2. For those same stats, Buena Vista recorded marks of 0.286 and 25.5, respectively. Milwaukee, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (10.2 vs. 10.2). Darius Roy had a solid performance for Milwaukee, contributing 15 points and six assists. Nick Norton, meanwhile was a key piece for Drake with 17 points, five rebounds and five assists.
Getting to the line could be rare for Milwaukee in this meeting. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Panthers rank 330th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.191, while Drake ranks 19th in FTA rate allowed (0.182). Moreover, the Bulldogs rank 318th in offensive rebounding percentage (24.0 percent), while the Panthers rank 50th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.7 percent).
Drake vs. Milwaukee ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Milwaukee, ATS Winner – Milwaukee, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Drake ranks 67th in assists per game (15.1) while Milwaukee ranks 233rd (12.6).
- The Panthers rank 163rd in rebounds allowed per game (35.0) while the Bulldogs rank 230th (36.3).
- Drake ranks 180th in steals per game (6.0) while Milwaukee ranks 228th (5.5).
- The Bulldogs average 23.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 90th in the country. The Panthers rank 191st in three pointers allowed per game (22.2).
- Drake ranks 173rd in blocks allowed per game (3.5) while Milwaukee ranks 242nd (4.2).
