UNI Panthers at Drake Bulldogs Betting Prediction 02/09/19

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The UNI Panthers (10-14, 5-6 MVC) will be at the Knapp Center to take on the Drake Bulldogs (17-7, 6-5 MVC) in a MVC matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.

UNI Panthers vs. Drake Bulldogs ATS Odds

Both teams lost in their last outing. The Bulldogs lost big to the Loyola Chicago Ramblers, 86-64, while the Panthers fell to the Bradley Braves, 79-71.

UNI had a better turnover percentage (12.8 vs. 14.7) while Drake made 13 of their 27 three pointers (48.1 percent). Noah Thomas put together a good game for Drake with 16 points and five assists. AJ Green, meanwhile played well for UNI, finishing with 24 points.

In their first matchup this year, Luke McDonnell led the Panthers to a 57-54 win. He put up 10 points and six rebounds. UNI had a much better turnover percentage (9.5 vs. 15.6). Drake, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (29.7 vs. 17.6).

Looking at effective field goal percentage, Drake should have a significant advantage. The sweet-shooting Bulldogs offense ranks 30th in the NCAA in that metric at 0.553, while the suspect UNI defense is ranked 257th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.519).

UNI Panthers vs. Drake Bulldogs Free Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • Drake ranks 36th in assists per game (15.9) while UNI ranks 237th (11.2).
  • The Panthers average 24.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 95th in the nation. The Bulldogs rank 146th in three pointers allowed per game (22.5).
  • The Bulldogs rank 152nd in rebounds per game (35.6) while the Panthers rank 243rd (32.8).
  • UNI ranks 21st in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Drake ranks 77th (3.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Bulldogs have been outscored by an average of 1.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Drake has defeated opponents by an average of 5.4 points.
  • During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 67.6 points per game (1.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.6 points per game (0.7 above their season average).