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Drake Bulldogs set to face off against Illinois State Redbirds in crucial MVC matchup

The Drake Bulldogs are set to take on the Illinois State Redbirds in a Missouri Valley Conference game at CEFCU Arena in Normal, Illinois. Drake comes into the matchup with a 22-2 record and is currently leading the MVC by two games. Illinois State, with a 15-10 record, is looking to bounce back from a loss to Northern Iowa. Both teams have no players listed on the injury reports. The Bulldogs are favored to win by 3 points according to the opening betting line. Be sure to check out our in-depth prediction for this exciting game and make your NCAAB picks for the Drake Bulldogs vs. Illinois State Redbirds matchup. Feel the madness and seize the victory!

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Bulldogs -158 | Redbirds +132
• Spread: Bulldogs -3 (-110) | Redbirds +3 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 124.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Drake will win straight-up is 61%.

Drake vs Illinois St. Stats

Drake Bulldogs

Drake Bulldogs have a strong offensive and defensive performance in the current season, ranking 272 in offense and second in defense. The team averages 70.61 points per game and allows 57.48 points per game to be scored against them. They have a shooting percentage of 49.09% in field goals and 36.41% in three-pointers. Bennett Stirtz leads the team in scoring with an average of 18.6 points per game, followed by Daniel Abreu with 11.2 points per game. Stirtz also leads in assists and steals, while Cam Manyawu leads in rebounds and blocked shots. The team has a record of 22-2 this season and has shown strength in both offensive and defensive aspects of the game.

Illinois St. Redbirds Analysis

The Illinois State Redbirds have a power ranking of 145 and are currently ranked 106th in offense, scoring an average of 77.00 points per game. On defense, they are ranked 201st, allowing an average of 71.96 points per game. Overall, the team has a record of 15-10 (17-7 ATS). In terms of shooting, the Redbirds rank 25th in field goal percentage at 48.68% and 10th in three-point shooting at 39.34%. They average 32.83 rebounds per game and have 14.67 offensive assists and 10.13 turnovers per game. On defense, they allow opponents to shoot 45.20% from the field and 35.35% from three-point range. Illinois State averages 30.71 defensive rebounds per game and has 12.46 defensive assists and 10.71 turnovers per game. Overall, Chase Walker leads the team in scoring with 15.4 points per game, followed by Jonathan Kinzinger with 14.7 points per game. Dalton Banks leads in assists with 3.7 per game, while Walker leads in rebounds with 5.9 per game. Banks leads in steals with 1.7 per game and Jordan Davis leads in blocked shots with 0.2 per game.

Illinois State Redbirds Show Strong Performance Against Drake Bulldogs

In the previous matchup between Illinois State and Drake, the Redbirds fell short with a score of 66-62, however, they did manage to cover the 10.5-point spread as underdogs. Notably, Illinois State has demonstrated strong performance in recent games, covering the spread in four out of the last five matchups. With an average of 76.5 points per game, the Redbirds exhibit formidable defensive capabilities, boasting the 28th best field goal shooting percentage and the 10th best three-point shooting percentage in the league. Conversely, Drake has only covered the spread in three of their last six games. While the Bulldogs showcase a solid defense allowing just 58.5 points per game, their offense struggles to score with an average of 71.3 points per game. On the road, Drake may face challenges in both scoring and containing Illinois State's offense.

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