Drake Bulldogs (18-4) vs. Indiana State Sycamores (18-3)
February 3, 2024 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: Indiana State Sycamores -5.5; Over/Under: +155
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The Drake Bulldogs look for a win after winning 6 of their last 7 games. The Indiana State Sycamores are riding a 6-game winning streak. Let’s preview this game and give out a Drake Bulldogs vs Indiana State Sycamores prediction.
Drake Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Drake Bulldogs are coming off wins over Northern Iowa and Valparaiso. The Drake Bulldogs are averaging 79.7 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 67.5 points on 43.4 percent shooting. Tucker Devries is averaging 20.3 points and 6.3 rebounds, while Atin Wright is averaging 14.1 points and 2.2 assists. Darnell Brodie is the third double-digit scorer and Kevin Overton is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Drake Bulldogs are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 75.1 percent from the free throw line. The Drake Bulldogs are allowing 33.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.3 rebounds per game.
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Indiana State Sycamores Betting Preview
The Indiana State Sycamores recently beat UIC, Bradley and Belmont. The Indiana State Sycamores are averaging 86 points on 51 percent shooting and allowing 72.7 points on 43.9 percent shooting. Isaiah Swope is averaging 18.3 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Robbie Avila is averaging 16.1 points and 7.3 rebounds. Ryan Conwell is the third double-digit scorer and Jayson Kent is grabbing 7.9 rebounds. The Indiana State Sycamores are shooting 40.7 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free throw line. The Indiana State Sycamores are allowing 33.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.4 rebounds per game.
Drake Bulldogs vs Indiana State Sycamores prediction
The Indiana State Sycamores have an elite offense that looks even better at the Hulman Center with that crowd behind them. Indiana State should be favored. However, the Drake Bulldogs are no pushover, and you can argue they’re the more balanced team when you consider they’re better defensively. Drake beat Indiana State last month, a game where they scored 89 points. Drake has won 8 of the last 10 meetings against Indiana State overall. Again, Indiana State should be favored, but Drake is too solid of a team to turn down in the underdog role, especially with the history between these teams. Give me the points.
