Drake Bulldogs vs
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Drake Bulldogs Look to Extend Win Streak Against Indiana State Sycamores in MVC Showdown

The Drake Bulldogs will face off against the Indiana State Sycamores at the Hulman Center on Saturday in a Missouri Valley Conference matchup. Drake, with a record of 15-2, is coming off a win against Illinois State and is currently second in the MVC standings. Indiana State, on the other hand, has lost three straight games and is three games behind first place in the MVC. Both teams are at full strength with no players listed on the injury reports. The Bulldogs are the favorites with a current line of -7.75. For more insights and predictions, be sure to follow this exciting game between the Drake Bulldogs and the Indiana State Sycamores.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Bulldogs -340 | Sycamores +275
• Spread: Bulldogs -7.75 (-110) | Sycamores +7.75 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 142.75 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Drake will win straight-up is 77%.

Drake vs Indiana St. Stats

Drake Bulldogs

The Drake Bulldogs have been performing well this season, with impressive stats on both offense and defense. They are currently scoring an average of 71.0 points per game and allowing only 57.3 points per game. Offensively, they are shooting 48.4% overall and 34.1% from three-point territory. Defensively, they hold opponents to 43.1% shooting overall and 30.1% from three-point range. Bennett Stirtz leads the team in scoring with 17.4 points per game, while Daniel Abreu follows with an average of 11.9 points per game. Stirtz also leads in assists and steals, while Cam Manyawu leads in rebounds and blocked shots. With a power ranking of 10, Drake is ranked 270th in offense and 2nd in defense. They have a record of 15-2 this season and have been performing well both offensively and defensively.

Indiana St. Sycamores Analysis

The Indiana State Sycamores have a strong offense, ranking 29th in scoring with an average of 82.8 points per game. They shoot 47.7% from the field and 34.4% from 3-point territory. Leading scorer Samage Teel averages 17.3 points per game, while Jaden Daughtry follows with 13.5 points per game. Teel also leads in assists, rebounds, and steals. On defense, Indiana State allows an average of 80.6 points per game and opponents shoot 45.0% from the field and 33.4% from 3-point territory. Overall, Indiana State has a power ranking of 230 and a record of 9-9. Get expert guidance from NCAAB Handicappers to maximize your success this college basketball season.

Drake's Defensive Strength Poses Challenge for Indiana State Offense

Drake's strong defensive performance, evidenced by their second ranking in the nation for points allowed at only 57.3 per game, poses a significant challenge for the Indiana State offense. Additionally, Drake's ability to limit opponents to 30.1% shooting from beyond the arc ranks 49th in the country, further highlighting their defensive prowess. Conversely, Indiana State's defensive statistics are less favorable, allowing an average of 80.6 points per game (346th in the nation) and a 45.0% overall shooting percentage (276th). Historical data also supports Drake's dominance, with the Bulldogs covering the spread in 12 of the last 15 games against Indiana State, while the Sycamores have failed to cover in four of the last five matchups overall. Given Indiana State's offensive challenges, surpassing their average points allowed against the stout Drake defense will prove to be a formidable task.

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