UNI Panthers vs. Drake Bulldogs Free Prediction 03/09/19

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The Drake Bulldogs (24-8, 13-6 MVC) will be in the Missouri Valley Conference Tourney at Enterprise Center when they square off against the UNI Panthers (15-17, 10-9 MVC). The game starts at 6:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 9, 2019, and will air on CBS Sports Network.

UNI Panthers vs. Drake Bulldogs ATS Odds

Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Bulldogs were victorious over the Illinois State Redbirds 78-62, while the Panthers won a close one over the Southern Illinois Salukis 61-58.

UNI played a nearly flawless game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.434 (below their season average of 0.495) and a turnover percentage of 12.2 (better than their season average of 16.1). Southern Illinois was 0.403 and 13.1, respectively, for those same stats. The Bulldogs, on the other hand, had a fantastic effective field goal percentage of 0.604 (above their season average of 0.545) and had a free throw rate of 0.417 (above their season average of 0.242). Drake’s Anthony Murphy had a good outing, finishing with 16 points and 10 rebounds. UNI, meanwhile, rallied around Wyatt Lohaus, who had 21 points and five rebounds.

Second-chance points could be rare for Drake in this matchup. The Bulldogs rank 266th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.9 percent), while UNI ranks 13th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.8 percent).

UNI vs. Drake Betting Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • Drake ranks 37th in assists per game (15.6) while UNI ranks 250th (11.0).
  • The Panthers rank 107th in three pointers attempted per game (23.5) while the Bulldogs rank 121st in three pointers allowed per game (21.7).
  • The Bulldogs rank 130th in rebounds per game (35.8) while the Panthers rank 251st (32.7).
  • UNI ranks 21st in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Drake ranks 72nd (3.0).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.2, up from 5.8 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 59.4 points per game (6.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 56.2 points per game (9.9 below their season average).