- Drake (8-8) is a -7.5 point favorite vs Illinois State (6-10)
- Total (Over/Under): 139.5 points
- Drake / Illinois State TV channel: ESPN+
The Drake Bulldogs (8-8) visit CEFCU Arena to take on the Illinois State Redbirds (6-10) on Jan. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Normal, IL.
Drake is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).
The Drake vs. Illinois State Over/Under is 139.5 total points.
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Drake vs. Illinois State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Drake | -7.5 -110 | O 139.5 -115 | -350 |
| Illinois State | +7.5 -110 | U 139.5 -105 | +260 |
Drake vs Illinois State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Drake will win this college basketball game with 77.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Drake vs Illinois State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Illinois State will cover the spread with 54.2% confidence for today’s game.
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Drake Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Drake has hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 30 games (+8.85 Units / 7% ROI)
- Drake has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 away games (+5.50 Units / 37% ROI)
- Drake have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 32 games (+3.95 Units / 11% ROI)
- Drake has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.50 Units / 17% ROI)
- Drake has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.35 Units / 16% ROI)
Illinois State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Illinois State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+5.50 Units / 32% ROI)
- Illinois State has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+4.40 Units / 26% ROI)
- Illinois State has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 15 games at home (+0.30 Units / 2% ROI)
Drake Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Drake has a 6-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5 Units / -100% ROI).
- 9-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.5 Units / -100% ROI
- 8-8 when betting the Over for -0.8 Units / 86.96% ROI
- 8-8 when betting the Under for -0.8 Units / -100% ROI
Illinois State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois State has a 6-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5 Units / -100% ROI).
- 7-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.35 Units / -100% ROI
- 8-8 when betting the Over for -0.8 Units / 86.96% ROI
- 8-8 when betting the Under for -0.8 Units / -100% ROI
Drake Offensive Stats & Trends:
Drake has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (273 assists/ 166 TOs) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Drake has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (273 assists/ 166 TOs) this season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Drake is shooting 48% (480/1,000) this season — tied for 23rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%
Drake has averaged 10.3 turnovers per game (536 turnovers/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.2
Illinois State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois State is shooting 27% from three (102/379) this season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Illinois State has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (544 assists/ 672 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Illinois State has averaged 66.6 points per game (3,264 points/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 71.4
Illinois State is shooting 68% from the free throw line (241/354) this season — tied for 34th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%
Drake Defensive Stats & Trends:
Drake has averaged 27.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,410 rebounds/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4
Drake has averaged 5.8 steals per game (301 steals/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.3
Drake has averaged 6.7 steals per game (114 steals/17 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.4
Drake has 114 steals this season — 4th most among Missouri Valley Teams
Illinois State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois State has averaged 5.8 steals per game (285 steals/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.3
Illinois State has averaged 6.0 steals per game (102 steals/17 games) this season — 4th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.4
Illinois State has forced 11.4 turnovers per game (560 turnovers/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.2
Illinois State has allowed 68.6 points per game (1,166 points/17 games) this season — 5th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 69.9
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