The Drake Bulldogs (14-5, 5-3 MVC) will try to build on a three-game winning streak when hosting the Missouri State Bears (9-9, 5-3 MVC) on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at The Knapp Center. It airs at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Keep reading to find betting insights and statistics to help place a wager on the Bulldogs’ ( to win on the moneyline) matchup with the Bears ().
The betting insights in the following article are based off odds valid as of January 18, 2023 at 5:44 PM ET. Keep scrolling for a look at all of the latest odds for this matchup and Bet $5, Get $150 Win or Lose.
Drake Vs Missouri State Betting Lines
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Missouri State (+6.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (128.5) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Drake Vs Missouri State Stat Rankings
| Drake Avg. (Rank) | Missouri State Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 73.4 (148th) | Points Scored | 66.2 (315th) |
| 63.6 (43rd) | Points Allowed | 62.8 (32nd) |
| 35.1 (123rd) | Rebounds | 33.4 (211th) |
| 8.3 (274th) | Off. Rebounds | 10.3 (126th) |
| 7.8 (149th) | 3pt Made | 8.4 (90th) |
| 13.4 (180th) | Assists | 11.6 (304th) |
| 10.9 (54th) | Turnovers | 12.2 (163rd) |
Drake Vs Missouri State Betting Trends
- The Bulldogs are 6-11-1 against the spread this season.
- Drake is 4-6 as 6.5-point favorites or more.
- Out of 18 Bulldogs games so far this year, eight have gone over the total.
- Drake and its opponent have broken the 128.5-point mark 13 times this season.
- Bulldogs games average 137.1 total points per game this season, 8.6 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
- Missouri State has beaten the spread 10 times in 17 games.
- As a 6.5-point underdog or more, the Bears have two wins ATS (2-1).
- Drake has seen eight of its 18 games go over the point total.
- Bears games have had over 128.5 points nine times this year.
- This season, Missouri State’s games have resulted in an average scoring total of 129, which is 0.5 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
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Drake Impact Players
- Tucker DeVries is tops on the Bulldogs at 18.2 points per contest, while also averaging 1.8 assists and 6 rebounds.
- Roman Penn is tops on the Bulldogs at 4.7 assists per contest, while also averaging 4.2 rebounds and 9.9 points.
- Darnell Brodie averages a team-leading 7.5 rebounds per game. He is also posting 8.5 points and 1.3 assists, shooting 51.2% from the field.
- Garrett Sturtz averages 8.9 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists per contest, shooting 57.9% from the floor.
- D.J. Wilkins puts up 7.9 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game, shooting 39.8% from the field and 38.4% from beyond the arc with 1.7 made 3-pointers per game.
Missouri State Impact Players
- Donovan Clay is averaging a team-high 3.4 assists per contest. And he is contributing 10 points and 5.8 rebounds, making 49.6% of his shots from the field.
- Jonathan Mogbo is posting a team-leading 6.1 rebounds per contest. And he is delivering 7.7 points and 1.5 assists, making 53.2% of his shots from the field.
- Chance Moore paces the Bears in scoring (12.5 points per game), and posts 4.3 rebounds and 0.7 assists. He also delivers 0.6 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.
- The Bears get 6.9 points, 4.8 rebounds and 0.5 assists per game from Dalen Ridgnal.
- Kendle Moore gives the Bears 7.3 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. He also averages 1.2 steals and 0 blocked shots.
