- Illinois State is a -2.5 point favorite vs Drake
- Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
- Illinois State / Drake TV channel: ESPN+
The Illinois State Redbirds visit Knapp Center to take on the Drake Bulldogs on Dec. 29. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Des Moines, IA.
Illinois State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).
The Illinois State vs. Drake Over/Under is 147.5 total points.
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Illinois State vs. Drake Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Illinois State | -2.5 -115 | O 147.5 -110 | -160 |
| Drake | +2.5 -105 | U 147.5 -110 | 135 |
Illinois State vs Drake Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Illinois State will win this college basketball game with 64.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Illinois State vs Drake Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Illinois State will cover the spread with 53.9% confidence for today’s game.
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Illinois State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Illinois State has hit the Team Total Over in 24 of their last 36 games (+10.30 Units / 25% ROI)
- Illinois State has hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 36 games (+8.95 Units / 7% ROI)
- Illinois State have covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 36 games (+5.75 Units / 14% ROI)
- Illinois State has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 36 games (+4.50 Units / 11% ROI)
- Illinois State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 36 games (+3.60 Units / 4% ROI)
Drake Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Drake has hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 35 games (+5.95 Units / 6% ROI)
- Drake has hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 35 games (+5.25 Units / 3% ROI)
- Drake has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 13 of their last 21 games at home (+3.75 Units / 15% ROI)
- Drake has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 35 games (+3.50 Units / 9% ROI)
- Drake have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 35 games (+0.65 Units / 2% ROI)
Illinois State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois State has a 8-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.6 Units / 27.27% ROI).
- 9-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.05 Units / 7.49% ROI
- 5-7 when betting the Over for -2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI
- 7-5 when betting the Under for +1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI
Drake Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Drake has a 5-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI).
- 5-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.85 Units / -11.02% ROI
- 5-6 when betting the Over for -1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI
- 6-5 when betting the Under for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI
Illinois State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois State has allowed 6.7 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8
Illinois State has allowed an average of 1.17 points per shot (875 points/746 shots) this season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.19
Illinois State has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (87/288) this season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 32%
Illinois State has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (87/288) this season — tied for 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Drake Offensive Stats & Trends:
Drake has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (194 assists/ 124 TOs) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.3
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 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 has averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (124 turnovers/13 games) this season — 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1
Illinois State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois State has allowed 6.7 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8
Illinois State has allowed an average of 1.17 points per shot (875 points/746 shots) this season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.19
Illinois State has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (87/288) this season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 32%
Illinois State has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (87/288) this season — tied for 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Drake Defensive Stats & Trends:
Drake has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (194 assists/ 124 TOs) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.3
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 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 has averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (124 turnovers/13 games) this season — 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1
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