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Drake Bulldogs Seek Redemption Against Murray State Racers in Highly Anticipated Missouri Valley Conference Matchup

In a highly anticipated Missouri Valley Conference matchup, the Drake Bulldogs (20-2, 10-2 MVC) will face off against the Murray State Racers (11-12, 5-7 MVC) at the CFSB Center in Murray, Kentucky. Drake is coming off of an impressive win over Southern Illinois and seeks to avenge one of their only two losses this season, which came at the hands of Murray State. The Bulldogs currently lead the MVC by one game over Bradley. Murray State, on the other hand, has struggled recently with three consecutive losses and five losses in their last six games. Both teams are at full strength with no players listed on the injury reports. Drake opens as the betting favorite with a -4.5 line that has remained unchanged. For more insight and expert NCAAB picks on this matchup, be sure to read our detailed prediction for the Drake Bulldogs vs. Murray State Racers game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Bulldogs -182 | Racers +150
• Spread: Bulldogs -4.5 (-110) | Racers +4.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 122.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Drake will win straight-up is 65%.

Drake vs Murray St. Stats

Drake Bulldogs

Drake Bulldogs have shown impressive performance in college basketball this season, ranking 263 in offense and 2 in defense. They have an average score of 71.4 points per game and allow only 58.1 points per game. The team shoots 49.0% overall and 36.6% from three-point territory. Bennett Stirtz leads in scoring with 18.4 points per game, while Mitch Mascari follows with 11.5 points per game. Stirtz also excels in assists, averaging 6.3 per game. Cam Manyamu leads in rebounds with 5.9 per game, and Stirtz in steals with 2.5 per game. Manyawi is the main rim protector, averaging 1.0 blocks per game. With a power ranking of 17, Drake has a record of 20-2 this season. They have high shooting percentages and solid defensive stats, making them a strong contender in college basketball.

Murray St. Racers Analysis

The Murray State Racers have had a mixed performance this season, scoring an average of 73.8 points per game while allowing an average of 70.9 points per game. They shoot 44.9% overall and 35.2% from three-point range, while their defense allows opponents to shoot 46.5% overall and 32.4% from three-point territory. JaCobi Wood leads the team in scoring with an average of 13.5 points per game, while AJ Ferguson follows closely with 12.0 points per game. Wood also leads in assists with an average of 5.0 per game, and Ferguson leads in rebounds with 5.4 boards per game. Kylen Milton leads in steals and Nick Ellington in blocked shots. They have a power ranking of 277 and are currently 11-12 overall. In terms of offense, the Racers have a shooting percentage of 45.23% from field goals and 35.88% from three-pointers. On defense, they allow opponents to shoot 46.00% from field goals and 30.87% from three-pointers. The team is ranked #153 for defense and #183 for offense in the nation.

Drake Bulldogs Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Murray State Following Dominant Defensive Performances

The Drake Bulldogs are currently leading the Missouri Valley Conference and are preparing to face Murray State in an upcoming game to seek redemption for a previous loss. The Bulldogs have demonstrated their dominance by securing victories in their last eight matches, attributed to their strong defensive capabilities that limit opponents to an average of 58.1 points per game. Although their overall shooting percentage allowed ranks 201st, they excel in perimeter defense, holding opponents to 30.7% shooting from beyond the arc, ranking 57th in the nation. In head-to-head matchups, Drake has covered the spread in five out of the last six games against Murray State. Conversely, Murray State has struggled in recent games, only covering the spread once in their last six matches and performing poorly at home with a 3-13 ATS record in their last 16 games.

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