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Drake Bulldogs vs. Wichita State Shockers NCAAB Men’s Tournament First Four Betting Preview, Lines, Odds, Insights, and Trends for March 18, 2021

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 BetMGM @BETMGM Oct 02, 2021, 2:03 AM

The Drake Bulldogs (25-4) are favored by two points over the Wichita State Shockers (16-5) in a First Four matchup on Thursday. A spot in the Round of 64 of the NCAA Tournament bracket will be awarded to the winner of the game, which starts at 6:27 PM ET, airing on TBS.

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Drake vs Wichita State Betting Information
Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline
Drake -2 -113 -108 141 -110 -110 -139 116

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Point Total Insights

  • In Drake games this season, the total topped Thursday's over/under 15 times (51.7%).
  • In eight of 21 (38.1%) Wichita State games this season, the total points scored elevated above Thursday's 141 over/under.
  • The two teams combine to average 149.8 points per game, 8.8 more than the over/under in this contest.
  • The Bulldogs score 10 more points per game (77.4) than the Shockers give up (67.4).
  • The Shockers average 7.7 more points per game (72.4) than the Bulldogs allow their opponents to score (64.7).

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    Drake Betting Data

  • Against the spread, Drake has been strong this season, posting a 15-11 record.
  • When favored by at least 2 points, the Bulldogs have struggled to a 9-10 record ATS this season.
  • Drake and its opponents have hit the over/under in just 0 of 26 games this season (0%).

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    Drake Leaders

    Bulldogs Leaders
    Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
    Joseph Yesufu 17 11.1 1.6 2.1 1.2 0.0 1.2
    Jonah 17 3.8 0.6 0.6 0.2 0.0 1.1
    Nate Ferguson 13 3.3 1.9 0.2 0.5 0.5 0.0
    Okay Djamgouz 11 3.2 0.6 0.3 0.3 0.0 0.8
    Issa Samake 16 1.3 1.4 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.0

    Wichita State Betting Data

  • The Shockers have a 12-7 record against the spread, covering in 63.2% of their contests.
  • When they are at least 2-point underdogs, the Shockers have gone 5-5 against the spread.
  • Wichita State has combined with its opponents to hit the over in 0% of matchups this season (0 out of 19 contests).

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    Wichita State Leaders

    Shockers Leaders
    Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
    Tyson Etienne 12 16.8 3.3 3.1 1.0 0.1 3.2
    Morris Udeze 12 9.1 4.6 0.3 0.8 0.9 0.0
    Dexter Dennis 11 8.4 4.1 0.8 0.7 0.5 1.8
    Trey Wade 12 7.5 5.9 1.7 0.5 0.8 0.8
    Isaiah Poor Bear-Chandler 9 4.6 2.2 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.4
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