Arch Madness Tournament Reaches Thrilling Conclusion with Drake vs Indiana State Championship Matchup for NCAA March Madness Berth
After three days and 10 games of intense competition, the Arch Madness Tournament is coming to an exciting conclusion with the championship game set to award an automatic
Game outlook
After three days and 10 games of intense competition, the Arch Madness Tournament is coming to an exciting conclusion with the championship game set to award an automatic berth in March Madness. The second-seeded Drake will face off against the top-seeded Indiana State in a highly anticipated matchup on Sunday afternoon. Drake secured their spot in the title game by defeating Bradley 72-67 in the semifinals, while Indiana State dominated Northern Iowa with a 94-72 victory. The Bulldogs hold a slight edge in the all-time series between the two teams at 50-48, but the Sycamores claimed a 75-67 win in their most recent meeting. Indiana State opens as the favorite with a -2.5 point spread that has remained unchanged.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Bulldogs +128 | Sycamores -153
Spread: Bulldogs +2.5 (-110) | Sycamores -2.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 150.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Indiana St. will win straight-up is 60%.
Drake Bulldogs
Drake faced a tough matchup with Bradley but managed to secure the win and advance to the title game, improving their record to 27-6 overall and 16-4 in conference play. Despite trailing by as many as 14 in the first half, the Bulldogs rallied to tie the game at halftime and ultimately pulled ahead in the second half. Drake shot 37% from the field, made 11 of 24 three-point attempts, and hit 21 of 27 free throws in the victory. Atin Wright led the team with 20 points. Overall, Drake averages 80.4 points per game, ranking 37th in scoring offense, and excels in shooting percentage, three-point shooting, and free throw accuracy. The team also demonstrates solid defensive stats, allowing an average of 70.2 points per game. Key players contributing to Drake's success include Wright, Kevin Overton, Darnell Brodie, and Tucker Devries. Additionally, Drake ranks 29th in Division I for field goal percentage, 36th in three-point shooting percentage, and 42nd in free throw percentage. To learn more about Drake and other teams' performances, check out the best betting offers available from top sportsbooks. 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗯𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻' 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴! #DrakeALLIN #DSMHometownTeam pic.twitter.com/DpmcME26Vd