Drake Bulldogs vs Missouri St. Bears Betting Picks & Predictions
In their upcoming game at the Great Southern Bank Arena on Saturday afternoon, Drake (17-2, 7-2 MVC) will be looking to secure their third consecutive road win as they take
Game outlook
In their upcoming game at the Great Southern Bank Arena on Saturday afternoon, Drake (17-2, 7-2 MVC) will be looking to secure their third consecutive road win as they take on Missouri State (7-13, 0-9 MVC). The Bulldogs recently defeated Valparaiso 81-71, while the Bears suffered a 79-68 loss to Northern Iowa. With Drake opening as the betting favorite at -8 and the current line at Drake -8.5, it will be interesting to see which team comes out on top in this matchup.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Bulldogs -398 | Bears +295
Spread: Bulldogs -8.5 (-110) | Bears +8.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 119.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Drake will win straight-up is 80%.
Drake Bulldogs
The Bulldogs are currently on a five-game winning streak and are second in the MVC standings, one game behind Bradley. They average 71.5 points per game and had a strong offensive performance in their last game, with Bennett Stirtz leading the team with 24 points and nine assists. Defensively, they give up an average of 57.8 points per game but allowed 71 points in their last game. With a power ranking of 30, Drake is ranked 269 in offense and #2 in defense. They have a record of 17-2 this season and have been solid on both ends of the court. Offensively, they have good shooting percentages but struggle with offensive rebounds. Defensively, they have strong three-point defense but allow a high percentage of free throws. Overall, the Bulldogs will need to improve their defensive performance to secure a win in their upcoming game.