Drake vs Kansas State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 17

Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang watches during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas won 90-68. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
  • Kansas State is a -1.5 point favorite vs Drake
  • Total (Over/Under): 136.5 points
  • Drake / Kansas State TV channel: ESPN+

The Drake Bulldogs visit T-Mobile Center to take on the Kansas State Wildcats on Dec. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Kansas City, MO.

Kansas State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).

The Drake vs. Kansas State Over/Under is 136.5 total points.

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Drake vs. Kansas State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Drake+1.5 -105O 136.5 -110+105
Kansas State -1.5 -115U 136.5 -110-130

Drake vs Kansas State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Drake will win this college basketball game with 77.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Drake vs Kansas State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Drake will cover the spread with 53.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Drake has hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 30 games (+17.80 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Drake has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.20 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Drake has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 31 games (+4.30 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Drake have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.70 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Drake has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.05 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Kansas State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 33 games (+0.90 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Kansas State has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 33 games (+0.37 Units / 1% ROI)

Drake Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Drake has a 4-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.7 Units / 9.09% ROI).

  • 7-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.95 Units / 37.82% ROI
  • 2-5 when betting the Over for -3.5 Units / -45.45% ROI
  • 5-2 when betting the Under for +2.8 Units / 36.36% ROI

Kansas State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kansas State has a 3-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.6 Units / -36.36% ROI).

  • 5-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.65 Units / -0.77% ROI
  • 5-4 when betting the Over for +0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI
  • 4-5 when betting the Under for -1.5 Units / -15.15% 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 averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (304 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

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 shot 48% (911/1,904) last season — tied for 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Kansas State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Kansas St. attempted 301 threes in possessions with two passes or less last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams

Kansas St. made 109 three-pointers in possessions with two passes or less last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams

Kansas St. attempted 363 threes in half court possessions last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams

Kansas St. averaged 2.2 turnovers per game (42 turnovers/19 games) in transition last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 3.3

Drake Defensive Stats & Trends:

Drake stole the ball 206 times last season — 5th most among Missouri Valley Teams

Drake averaged 26.8 defensive rebounds per game (858 rebounds/32 games) last season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Drake averaged 6.4 steals per game (206 steals/32 games) last season — tied for 4th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Drake forced 12.5 turnovers per game (400 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Kansas State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Kansas St. forced 1.1 turnovers per game (23 turnovers/21 games) in possessions with at least six passes last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 0.7

Kansas St. allowed 31.6 points per game (664 points/21 games) in possessions with two to five passes last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 28.4

Kansas St. allowed an average of 1.51 points per shot (814 points/539 shots) in possessions with a paint touch last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.35

Kansas St. allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (71/251) in the second half last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 31%


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