Illinois State Redbirds and Drake Bulldogs' High-octane Showdown Set to Take Place at Knapp Center
For the Missouri Valley Conference clash, Illinois State (8-5, 2-0 MVC) will travel to the Knapp Center to take on the also 2-0 Drake Bulldogs (11-2). Both teams are looking
Game outlook
For the Missouri Valley Conference clash, Illinois State (8-5, 2-0 MVC) will travel to the Knapp Center to take on the also 2-0 Drake Bulldogs (11-2). Both teams are looking to rebound after suffering their first defeats in a while, previously on 8 and 2-game winning streaks respectively. Despite no players listed on the injury report, make sure to lookout for Illinois State's potential buzzer-beater with our College Basketball picks to win the game.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Redbirds +538 | Bulldogs -845
Spread: Redbirds +13 (-110) | Bulldogs -13 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 137.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Drake will win straight-up is 89%.
Illinois St. Redbirds
Illinois State is ranked 302 in offense with an average of 68.50 points per game and 107th in defense, allowing an average of 67.8 points per game. They are shooting 41.4% overall, 28.1% from three-point range, and 69.3% from the free throw line. The Redbirds are averaging 37.7 rebounds per game, 11.8 assists, and 12.7 turnovers. Defensively, they are holding opponents to 42.5% shooting overall, 33.3% from three-point land and 11.25 assists and 13 turnovers per game.
Drake Bulldogs Analysis
Drake Bulldogs have an overall power ranking of 27 and rank #96 for offense, scoring an average of 78.7 points per game, 46.7% of their field goals, 78.9% from the free throw line, and 33.1% from 3-point land. For defense, they rank #90, allowing an average of 66.9 points per game, 44.1% field goals, 65.9% free throws, and 32.1% from 3-point land. The Bulldogs average 34.6 rebounds per game, 16.2 offensive assists, 9.9 turnovers, 34.8 defensive rebounds, 32.8 assists, and 14.2 turnovers per game. Tucker DeVries is the leading scorer with an average of 19.0 points per game and Atin Wright is second with 14.7 points per game. DeVries also leads in assists with 3.4 dishes per game, Darnell Brodie leads in rebounds with 8.1 boards per game, and DeVries is the leader in steals with an average of 1.8 per game.