Murray State vs Drake Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 3

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  • Drake (24-7) is a -10.5 point favorite vs Murray State (17-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 141.5 points
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The Murray State Racers (17-14) visit Enterprise Center to take on the Drake Bulldogs (24-7) on Mar. 3. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in St. Louis.

Drake is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-115).

The Murray State vs. Drake Over/Under is 141.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Murray State+10.5 -105O 141.5 -110+450
Drake -10.5 -115U 141.5 -110-650

Murray State vs Drake Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Murray State will win this game with 59.1% confidence.

Murray State vs Drake Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Drake will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Murray State and Drake, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Murray State has hit the Moneyline in 34 of their last 49 games (+29.05 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Murray State has hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 16 games (+9.70 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Murray State has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 9 away games (+6.90 Units / 67% ROI)
  • Murray State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 19 away games (+4.25 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Drake has hit the Moneyline in 33 of their last 45 games (+17.40 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Drake has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 23 games at home (+10.40 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Drake have covered the 1H Spread in 23 of their last 36 games (+8.70 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Drake has hit the Team Total Under in 13 of their last 17 games at home (+8.45 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Drake has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 13 of their last 19 games at home (+6.30 Units / 30% ROI)

Murray State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Murray State has gone 14-16 against the spread this college basketball season (-3.55 Units / -10.77% ROI).

  • 16-14 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.05 Units / 13.54% ROI
  • 18-12 when betting the Over for +4.8 Units / 14.55% ROI
  • 12-18 when betting the Under for -7.8 Units / -23.64% ROI

Drake Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Drake has gone 13-16 against the spread this college basketball season (-4.6 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 22-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +12.6 Units / 8.57% ROI
  • 15-15 when betting the Over for -1.5 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 15-15 when betting the Under for -1.5 Units / -4.55% ROI

Murray State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Murray State has averaged 1.29 points per shot (4,336 points/3,374 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Murray State has averaged 11.3 turnovers per game (259 turnovers/23 games) this season — tied for 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Murray State has attempted 1,115 free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among Missouri Valley Teams

Murray State has made 5.8 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 19th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Drake Offensive Stats & Trends:

Drake has a TS% of 49% since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 41st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Drake is shooting 46% (1,630/3,535) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 43rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Drake is shooting 35% from three (186/524) this season — 3rd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 34%

Drake has averaged 11.0 turnovers per game (264 turnovers/24 games) this season — tied for 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Murray State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Murray State has averaged 5.4 steals per game (124 steals/23 games) this season — lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Murray State has averaged 26.2 defensive rebounds per game (602 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Murray State has averaged 5.4 steals per game (124 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 28th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Murray State has 390 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd most among Missouri Valley Teams

Drake Defensive Stats & Trends:

Drake has averaged 27.8 defensive rebounds per game (668 rebounds/24 games) this season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Drake has averaged 5.5 steals per game (131 steals/24 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Drake has averaged 5.5 steals per game (131 steals/24 games) this season — tied for 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Drake has 383 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd most among Missouri Valley Teams


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