It will be a battle between MVC opponents when the Drake Bulldogs (16-5, 5-3 MVC) welcome the Illinois State Redbirds (12-9, 5-3 MVC) to the Knapp Center. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
Illinois State Redbirds vs. Drake Bulldogs Betting Prediction
The Redbirds will be hoping for similar success after topping the Indiana State Sycamores in their last game, 76-62. The Redbirds forced 15 turnovers and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.0 (above their season average of 24.9). With 26 points on 9-for-15 shooting, Phil Fayne was the top scorer from either team.
The last time the Bulldogs were in action, they beat the Valparaiso Crusaders, 70-59. Drake’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Valparaiso. The Bulldogs had a rate of 0.539 (below their season average of 0.557), while the Crusaders posted a mark of 0.397 (below their season average of 0.529). With 12 points and nine rebounds, Anthony Murphy had a good game for Drake.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Redbirds won the most recent contest 89-81. Illinois State had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.530 vs. 0.408). Drake, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.2 vs. 23.1).
Drake figures to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Bulldogs rank 97th in offensive efficiency, while the Redbirds rank 227th in defensive efficiency.
Illinois State at Drake Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Drake ranks 16th in assists allowed per game (10.4) while Illinois State ranks 182nd (14.2).
The Bulldogs rank 65th in three pointers attempted per game (25.1) while the Redbirds rank 198th in three pointers allowed per game (23.8).
Drake ranks 122nd in rebounds per game (36.2) while Illinois State ranks 206th in rebounds allowed per game (36.5).
The Redbirds rank seventh in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while the Bulldogs rank 73rd (3.0).
Illinois State ranks 187th in steals per game (5.1) while Drake ranks 188th in steals allowed per game (7.8).
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The Redbirds have outscored opponents by an average of 0.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Illinois State has lost by an average of 0.7 points.
During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 69.0 points per game (9.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 59.4 points per game (11.0 below their season average).
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