It will be a battle between MVC opponents when the Indiana State Sycamores (11-10, 3-6 MVC) welcome the Drake Bulldogs (16-6, 5-4 MVC) to the Hulman Center. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019, and will air on ESPN 3.
Drake Bulldogs at Indiana State Sycamores ATS Prediction
The last time the Bulldogs played, they were defeated by the Illinois State Redbirds, 69-55. Illinois State’s 0.591 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Drake, who had a rate of 0.462. The Redbirds’ mark was above their season average of 0.507, while the Bulldogs’ was below their season average of 0.556. Nick McGlynn led Drake in scoring with 15 points on 6-for-9 shooting.
The Sycamores were beaten by the Southern Illinois Salukis in their last matchup, 88-73. Southern Illinois’ effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Indiana State. The Salukis had a rate of 0.705 (above their season average of 0.524), while the Sycamores posted a mark of 0.536. Tyreke Key put together a solid game for Indiana State, leading the team in scoring with 25 points on 6-for-10 shooting.
After the Bulldogs won both contests against the Sycamores last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent matchup, Drake won 90-76. The Bulldogs knocked down 17 of their 21 free throws (81.0 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (28.6 vs. 19.4).
It could be a difficult game for Indiana State on the offensive glass. The Sycamores currently rank 267th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.9 percent), while Drake ranks 89th in defensive rebounding percentage (73.9 percent).
Drake Bulldogs at Indiana State Sycamores Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Indiana State, ATS Winner – Indiana State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Drake ranks 68th in three pointers attempted per game (25.0) while Indiana State ranks 293rd (14.5).
The Bulldogs rank 32nd in assists per game (16.1) while the Sycamores rank 244th (10.9).
Drake ranks 144th in rebounds per game (35.9) while Indiana State ranks 239th (33.5).
The Bulldogs average 3.6 blocks per game, which ranks 87th in the nation. The Sycamores rank 117th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
Indiana State ranks 162nd in steals per game (5.7) while Drake ranks 179th in steals allowed per game (7.5).
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The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.4, up from 6.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Sycamores have scored an average of 67.2 points per game (2.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.2 points per game (0.6 above their season average).
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