Southeast Missouri State Redhawks at Drake Bulldogs ATS Prediction 12/07/19

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A six-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the Drake Bulldogs (7-2) when they take on the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (3-5) at Knapp Center. Action begins at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 7, 2019.

Southeast Missouri State Redhawks at Drake Bulldogs ATS Odds

In their last outing, the Bulldogs edged the Milwaukee Panthers, 56-53, while the Redhawks were beaten by the Abilene Christian Wildcats, 73-64.

The Bulldogs had a better free throw rate (0.121 vs. 0.069), while the Panthers had a turnover percentage of 22.9 (above their season average of 15.3). Southeast Missouri State, meanwhile, did an excellent job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (24-28; 85.7 percent). Drake rallied around Liam Robbins, who had 11 points and seven rebounds. DQ Nicholas, meanwhile fueled Southeast Missouri State with 21 points.

The elite offense of Drake will battle against the mid-tier defense of Southeast Missouri State. Since last season, the Bulldogs offense ranks 81st in effective field goal percentage (0.537), while the Southeast Missouri State defense ranks 291st in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.519). The Bulldogs figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball. Furthermore, the Redhawks rank 280th in turnover percentage (20.4 percent), while the Bulldogs rank 30th in opponents’ turnover percentage (18.2 percent).

Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs. Drake Bulldogs Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Drake, ATS Winner – Drake, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Drake ranks seventh in assists allowed per game (10.5) while Southeast Missouri State ranks 262nd (14.8).
  • The Redhawks rank 111th in steals allowed per game (6.0) while the Bulldogs rank 242nd (7.3).
  • Drake ranks 103rd in blocks per game (3.8) while Southeast Missouri State ranks 229th (2.3).
  • The Bulldogs rank 15th in rebounds allowed per game (33.4) while the Redhawks rank 235th (36.6).
  • Drake ranks 68th in three pointers allowed per game (21.5) while Southeast Missouri State ranks 267th (24.6).