Indiana St. Sycamores vs Drake Bulldogs Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The upcoming basketball matchup between Indiana State and Drake in the Hawkeye State is highly anticipated. Indiana State recently secured a victory against Valparaiso, while Drake triumphed over Murray State. The Bulldogs hold a slight lead in the all-time series, having won the last two meetings. With Drake as the favorite by 13.5 points, the game promises to be a thrilling competition on Saturday evening.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Sycamores +600 | Bulldogs -900

Spread: Sycamores +13 (-110) | Bulldogs -13 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 136 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Drake will win straight-up is 90%.

Indiana St. Sycamores

Indiana State University recently achieved their third consecutive victory by defeating Valparaiso at home with a final score of 80-66. This win improved their overall record to 12-12 and placed them in seventh in the Missouri Valley Conference with a 6-7 conference record. The Sycamores started slow, falling behind by as many as seven points in the first half, but managed a 27-12 run to take an eight-point lead at halftime. Throughout the game, they maintained a comfortable lead and secured the win while shooting 45.9% from the field, including 15 of 35 from three-point range. Leading the team in scoring was Camp Wagner with 22 points. Overall, Indiana State is ranked 55th in the nation for scoring offense, averaging 80 points per game, but they struggle defensively, allowing an average of 78.8 points per game which ranks 335th. The team has several key players contributing, including Samaje Teel, Jaden Daughtry, and Markus Harding, with a solid shooting percentage of 46.4% from the field and 74.2% from the free-throw line. In terms of power rankings, Indiana State is currently ranked 52 in offense and 340 in defense, with an ATS record of 11-11.