Murray State Racers (11-15) vs. Drake Bulldogs (21-5)
February 18, 2024 2:00 pm EDT
The Line: Drake Bulldogs -9.5; Over/Under: +138.5
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The Murray State Racers look for a win after winning 3 of their last 4 games. The Drake Bulldogs are riding a 3-game winning streak. Let’s preview this game and give out a Murray State Racers vs Drake Bulldogs prediction.
Murray State Racers Betting Preview
The Murray State Racers are coming off wins over Evansville and Missouri State. The Murray State Racers are averaging 70.7 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 68.1 points on 45 percent shooting. Rob Perry is averaging 12.7 points and 5 rebounds, while JaCobi Wood is averaging 12.2 points and 4.2 rebounds. Quincy Anderson is the third double-digit scorer and Nick Ellington is grabbing 6.1 rebounds. The Murray State Racers are shooting 32.5 percent from beyond the arc and 69.3 percent from the free throw line. The Murray State Racers are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30 rebounds per game.
Drake Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Drake Bulldogs are coming off wins over Southern Indiana, Bradley, and Evansville. The Drake Bulldogs are averaging 79.4 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 68.8 points on 43.7 percent shooting. Tucker Devries is averaging 20.7 points and 6.6 rebounds, while Atin Wright is averaging 14.2 points and 2.2 assists. Darnell Brodie is the third double-digit scorer and Kevin Overton is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Drake Bulldogs are shooting 5.3 percent from beyond the arc and 74.7 percent from the free throw line. The Drake Bulldogs are allowing 32.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.2 rebounds per game.
Murray State Racers vs Drake Bulldogs prediction
The Murray State Racers have had issues against the better teams in the MVC this season, and their defense isn’t great, which makes them a liability on the defensive side. The Drake Bulldogs haven’t been profitable for bettors this season, but they’re an above average team at both ends of the floor and the wins are consistent, so I’d assume the covers will come at some point. Drake is also undefeated at home and have an offense that can bury subpar teams that give up easy buckets at times. Give me Drake in a double-digit victory.
