Belmont Bruins (19-9) vs. Drake Bulldogs (22-6)
February 19, 2023 4:00 pm EDT
The Line: Drake Bulldogs -6.5 / Belmont Bruins +6.5; Over/Under: +144.5
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The Belmont Bruins and Drake Bulldogs meet Sunday in college basketball action at The Knapp Center. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
The Belmont Bruins Betting Preview
The Belmont Bruins are averaging 76 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 70.4 points on 44.7 percent shooting. Ben Sheppard is averaging 19.3 points and 5.2 rebounds, while Cade Tyson is averaging 13.5 points and 4.7 rebounds. Drew Friberg is the third double-digit scorer and Ja’Kobi Gillespie is grabbing 2.1 rebounds. The Belmont Bruins are shooting 39.9 percent from beyond the arc and 72.3 percent from the free throw line. The Belmont Bruins are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.8 rebounds per game.
The Drake Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Drake Bulldogs are averaging 76.1 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 65.3 points on 41.1 percent shooting. Tucker Devries is averaging 19.4 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Roman Penn is averaging 12.2 points and 5.4 assists. Garrett Sturtz is grabbing 6.9 rebounds and Darnell Brodie is grabbing 7.1 rebounds. The Drake Bulldogs are shooting 37.6 percent from beyond the arc and 77.8 percent from the free throw line. The Drake Bulldogs are allowing 31.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.6 rebounds per game.
Belmont vs Drake Trends
The Bruins are 3-11-1 ATS in their last 15 Sunday games and 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games overall. The Bulldogs are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games following a ATS win. The over is 5-1 in Bruins last 6 overall. The over is 6-0 in Bulldogs last 6 overall.
Randy’s Free Pick
The Drake Bulldogs are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, but both of these teams are playing their best ball of the season, and they’ve been impressive overall. I can’t leave free points with Belmont on the table, as they’re on fire offensively, and they’re 4-2-1 ATS as an underdog. Give me the points.
