Drake vs Washington State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 21

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  • March Madness 1st Round betting odds & predictions
  • Drake (18-15) is a -1.5 point favorite vs Washington State (17-16)
  • Total (Over/Under): 138.5 points
  • Drake / Washington State TV channel: truTV

The Drake Bulldogs (18-15) visit CHI Health Center Omaha to take on the Washington State Cougars (17-16) on Mar. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 10:05pm EDT in Omaha, NE.

Drake is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The Drake vs. Washington State Over/Under is 138.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Drake-1.5 -110O 138.5 -115-125
Washington State +1.5 -110U 138.5 -105+105

Drake vs Washington State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Drake will win this college basketball game with 54.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Drake vs Washington State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Washington State will cover the spread with 58.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Drake has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 22 games (+13.45 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Drake has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 19 games (+11.75 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Drake has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 19 games (+10.45 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Drake has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 25 games (+6.65 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Drake have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 19 games (+4.30 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Washington State has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 29 games (+18.50 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Washington State has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.55 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Washington State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 24 games (+6.80 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Washington State has hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 24 games (+6.25 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Washington State have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 18 games (+5.35 Units / 27% ROI)

Drake Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Drake has a 16-17 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.7 Units / -7.43% ROI).

  • 23-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.25 Units / 6.13% ROI
  • 17-15 when betting the Over for +0.6 Units / 1.66% ROI
  • 15-17 when betting the Under for -3.7 Units / -10.16% ROI

Washington State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Washington State has a 17-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.65 Units / -1.79% ROI).

  • 21-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +17.5 Units / 17.95% ROI
  • 14-17 when betting the Over for -4.7 Units / -12.93% ROI
  • 17-14 when betting the Under for +1.65 Units / 4.55% ROI

Drake Offensive Stats & Trends:

Drake has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (361 assists/ 224 TOs) this season — tied for 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Drake has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (361 assists/ 224 TOs) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Drake is shooting 48% (660/1,365) this season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Drake has a TS% of 51% this season — 22nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Washington State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Washington State has made 204 three-pointers on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Pac 12 Teams

Washington State has averaged 5.1 turnovers per game (113 turnovers/22 games) in the second half this season — 2nd best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 5.6

Washington State is shooting 44% (1,431/3,220) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Washington State has a 33% free throw rate (568 free throw attempts/1,699 field goal attempts) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Drake Defensive Stats & Trends:

Drake has averaged 27.2 defensive rebounds per game (626 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 23rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Drake has averaged 27.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,605 rebounds/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Drake has averaged 5.8 steals per game (337 steals/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Drake has allowed an average of 1.15 points per shot (3,820 points/3,310 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 19th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Washington State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Washington State has averaged 5.0 steals per game (281 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Washington State has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (248/607) in the second half this season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Washington State has averaged 5.0 steals per game (281 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.6

Washington State has averaged 5.0 steals per game (281 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.3


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