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Undefeated Drake Bulldogs Face Kansas State Wildcats at Wildcat Classic: Betting Odds and Predictions Revealed

Game time: December 17, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: T-Mobile Center — Kansas City, MO

Article updated Dec 16, 10:30 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Wildcat Classic college basketball betting action continues as the undefeated Drake Bulldogs take on the Kansas State Wildcats at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, MO. The

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The Wildcat Classic college basketball betting action continues as the undefeated Drake Bulldogs take on the Kansas State Wildcats at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, MO. The Bulldogs previously beat the Wildcats in 2020 as road underdogs, and are now considered 1.5-point underdogs at a neutral site. Kansas State is the betting favorite at -1.5 with the line remaining unchanged. This matchup between Drake and Kansas State is one to watch closely for potential betting opportunities.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bulldogs -108 | Wildcats -111

Spread: Bulldogs +1.5 (-110) | Wildcats -1.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 138 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kansas St. will win straight-up is 53%.

Drake Bulldogs

The Drake Bulldogs are off to an impressive start this season with a perfect 5-0 record. Their recent dominant performance against St. Ambrose showcased their strong defense, as they have only allowed over 69 points in a game once this season. The Bulldogs excel in defensive rebounding, turnover percentage, and defending the three-point line. On offense, they shoot well from inside the arc and have multiple players scoring in double figures. With a solid power ranking, the Bulldogs rank high in defensive statistics such as points allowed per game and field goal percentage against. Overall, Drake is a well-rounded team that has been successful on both ends of the court this season.

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Kansas St. Wildcats Analysis

The Kansas State Bulldogs recently suffered an 88-71 road loss against St. John's, following two consecutive wins over Longwood and Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Despite a strong performance from junior guard Brendan Hausen and senior guard David N'Guessan, the Wildcats struggled with their field goal percentage and allowed St. John's to dominate in the paint and on the boards. Overall, Kansas State has a power ranking of 13 and ranks 86th in offense, scoring an average of 80.44 points per game. On defense, they allow an average of 69.33 points per game. The Wildcats have a record of 6-3 overall and 3-6 against the spread. For more insights and analysis on college basketball cappers, consider seeking assistance from reputable sources.

Kansas State's Three-Point Shooting and Height Advantage Could Lead to Victory Against Undefeated Bulldogs

Kansas State possesses a formidable arsenal that could potentially lead to a defeat of the undefeated Bulldogs. The team's impressive three-point shooting statistics, ranking 53rd in the nation in triples made per game at 9.7 and 57th in three-point percentage at 37.5%, highlight their offensive capabilities. Furthermore, the Wildcats hold a height advantage over the Bulldogs, increasing their potential dominance on the boards. Defensively, Kansas State's impressive free-throw rate ranking of 34th in the country at .256 demonstrates their ability to limit opponents' opportunities from the foul line. In contrast, the Bulldogs excel at attacking the rim, evidenced by their high free-throw rate of .501 and impressive 2-point shooting percentage of 57.4%. However, based on these factors, a closely contested matchup is expected, with the Wildcats projected to secure a victory by a margin of two or more points.

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SportsJaw Bulldogs vs Wildcats archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Bulldogs vs Wildcats matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Drake Bulldogs-108 → +118Moved
  • Moneyline · Kansas St. Wildcats-111 → -138Moved
  • Spread · Drake Bulldogs+1.5 (-110) → +2 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Kansas St. Wildcats-1.5 (-110) → -2 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over138 (-110) → 133 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under138 (-110) → 133 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Drake Bulldogs
5-0 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Kansas St. Wildcats
3-3 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-17T03:30:28.088Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Drake Bulldogs defeated Kansas St. Wildcats 73-70

Drake Bulldogs defeated Kansas St. Wildcats 73-70 on December 17, 2024, a 3-point decision in the series. Drake Bulldogs' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 36-27. Against SportsJaw's recorded Drake Bulldogs +2 (-110) spread, Drake Bulldogs covered, while the 143 combined points finished over the recorded total of 133.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • Fisher49Spread · Kansas St. Wildcats -1.5 (-110)Loss
  • MoneymouthSpread · Drake Bulldogs -1.5 (-110)Win
  • Roderick806Spread · Drake Bulldogs +1.5 (-110)Win
  • DengWinsSpread · Kansas St. Wildcats -1.5 (-110)Loss