- Illinois State is a -9.5 point favorite vs Drake
- Total (Over/Under): 143.5 points
- Drake / Illinois State TV channel: ESPN+
The Drake Bulldogs visit CEFCU Arena to take on the Illinois State Redbirds on Feb. 6. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00 pm in Normal, IL.
Illinois State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-105).
The Drake vs. Illinois State Over/Under is 143.5 total points.
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Drake vs. Illinois State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Drake | +9.5 -115 | O 143.5 -110 | +350 |
| Illinois State | -9.5 -105 | U 143.5 -110 | -475 |
Drake vs Illinois State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Illinois State will win this college basketball game with 73.7% 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 60.7% confidence for today’s game.
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Drake Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Drake has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 13 away games (+7.15 Units / 44% ROI)
- Drake has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.40 Units / 30% ROI)
- Drake has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 13 away games (+2.70 Units / 18% ROI)
- Drake has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 13 away games (+0.40 Units / 3% ROI)
- Drake have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 13 away games (+0.40 Units / 3% ROI)
Illinois State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Illinois State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 16 games at home (+6.60 Units / 12% ROI)
- Illinois State have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 16 games at home (+5.20 Units / 28% ROI)
- Illinois State have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 16 games at home (+3.40 Units / 19% ROI)
- Illinois State has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 16 games at home (+3.40 Units / 19% ROI)
- Illinois State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 34 games (+2.00 Units / 5% ROI)
Drake Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Drake has a 9-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.3 Units / -21.9% ROI).
- 10-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.55 Units / -5.91% ROI
- 13-9 when betting the Over for +3.1 Units / 12.81% ROI
- 9-13 when betting the Under for -5.3 Units / -21.9% ROI
Illinois State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois State has a 12-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1 Units / 4.13% ROI).
- 14-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.2 Units / -5.34% ROI
- 8-14 when betting the Over for -7.4 Units / -30.58% ROI
- 14-8 when betting the Under for +5.2 Units / 21.49% ROI
Drake Offensive Stats & Trends:
Drake had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (515 assists/ 304 TOs) last season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Drake has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (333 assists/ 242 TOs) this season — tied for best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Drake had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (515 assists/ 304 TOs) last season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Drake averaged 80.3 points per game (2,569 points/32 games) last season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6
Illinois State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois State has averaged 1.31 points per shot (1,754 points/1,342 shots) this season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.29
Illinois State shot 49% (938/1,923) last season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 46%
Illinois State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (306 assists/ 256 TOs) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Illinois State attempted 585 free throws last season — 5th most among Missouri Valley Teams
Drake Defensive Stats & Trends:
Drake allowed 59.4 points per game (2,021 points/34 games) last season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 71.5
Drake stole the ball 301 times last season — most among Missouri Valley Teams
Drake allowed 5.6 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6
Drake allowed 59.4 points per game (2,021 points/34 games) last season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.3
Illinois State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois State has forced 11.0 turnovers per game (945 turnovers/86 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.7
Illinois State has allowed 6.2 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 16th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8
Illinois State has averaged 27.0 defensive rebounds per game (620 rebounds/23 games) this season — 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.1
Illinois State has allowed 66.4 points per game (1,527 points/23 games) this season — tied for 16th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.1
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