Drake vs. Murray State: College Basketball Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – February 18, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on February 17, 2024

At The Knapp Center on Sunday (at 2:00 PM ET), the Drake Bulldogs (21-5, 12-3 MVC) take on the Murray State Racers (11-15, 8-7 MVC). Players to watch include the Racers’ Rob Perry. Drake is a healthy 9-point favorite against Murray State when the Bulldogs square off with the Racers on Sunday. The matchup’s point total is 141.

Drake vs. Murray State Betting Lines

Drake vs Murray State Betting Information
Favorite Spread Total
Drake -9 141 points

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Drake (-9)
Total Pick Over (141)

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Drake vs. Murray State Stat Rankings

Drake Avg. (Rank) Murray State Avg. (Rank)
79.4 (56th) Points Scored 70.7 (265th)
68.8 (93rd) Points Allowed 68.1 (83rd)
(1st) Rebounds (1st)
7.1 (306th) Off. Rebounds 7.5 (278th)
8.3 (93rd) 3pt Made 6.5 (268th)
15.7 (45th) Assists 11.6 (298th)
9.0 (15th) Turnovers 8.3 (8th)

Drake vs. Murray State Betting Trends

  • Against the spread, the Bulldogs are 12-13-0 this year.
  • As 9-point favorites or more, Drake is 5-7 against the spread.
  • The Bulldogs have seen 12 of their 25 games hit the over.
  • A total of 18 times so far this year, Drake and its opponent have combined to score more than 141 points.
  • Bulldogs games average 148.2 total points this season, 7.2 points less than the over/under for this matchup.
  • Murray State has covered the spread 11 times in 25 games.
  • The Racers are unbeaten ATS (1-0) as a 9-point underdog or more this year.
  • Drake has seen 12 of its 25 games hit the over.
  • Racers games have had over 141 points 11 times this season.
  • The over/under for this game is 2.2 points higher than the average scoring total for Murray State’s games of 138.8.

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Drake Impact Players

  • Darnell Brodie posts a team-leading 8.4 rebounds per contest. In addition, he’s putting up 12.1 points and 2.1 assists, shooting 65.6% from the field (seventh in the nation).
  • Atin Wright averages 14.2 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game, shooting 46.2% from the floor and 39.1% from downtown with 1.7 made 3-pointers per contest.
  • Kevin Overton averages 11.5 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest, shooting 45.5% from the field and 33.3% from downtown with 1.7 made 3-pointers per game.
  • Conor Enright averages 6.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game. At the other end, he puts up 1.0 steal and 0.1 blocked shots.

Murray State Impact Players

  • Jacobi Wood is putting up a team-high 4.5 assists per contest. And he is contributing 12.2 points and 4.2 rebounds, making 46.2% of his shots from the field and 40.0% from 3-point range, with 1.8 triples per contest.
  • Perry is putting up team highs in points (12.8 per game) and assists (2.4). And he is contributing 5.0 rebounds, making 40.9% of his shots from the field and 30.1% from 3-point range, with 1.5 treys per contest.
  • Nick Ellington leads the Racers in rebounding (5.8 per game), and produces 11.3 points and 0.6 assists. He also posts 0.9 steals and 1.6 blocked shots.
  • Quincy Anderson gives the Racers 12.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest. He also averages 1.0 steal and 0.2 blocked shots.
  • Brian Moore Jr. is averaging 9.9 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game, making 46.1% of his shots from the field.

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