The Saint Louis Billikens and Drake Bulldogs face off on Wednesday in a college basketball showdown at the Knapp Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Saint Louis vs Drake prediction.

Saint Louis Has Struggled in Back to Back Games

Saint Louis has lost two straight games and they have really struggled the last couple of games. Two games ago against Utah State, Saint Louis was defeated 81-76 and in the last game against Southern Illinois, they were defeated 101-62. Tim Dagler had a strong game putting up 18 points, two rebounds, and two assists. Saint Louis is averaging 75.2 points while their defense is giving up 75.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 180th and they need to get the offense going here. 

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Drake’s Defense Sure Impressed in Last Game

The Drake defense sure impressed in the last game against Missouri State. The defense only ended up giving up 57 points and that led to the easy victory. Tucker DeVries was the top player for Drake putting up 24 points, five rebounds, and two assists. Drake on the season is averaging 79.8 points while their defense is giving up 69.8 points per game. Tucker DeVries is averaging 20.1 points while shooting 49.6 percent from the field and 31.4 percent from behind the three-point. In this game the offense is going to need to attack the defense of Saint Louis.

Saint Louis vs Drake Betting Prediction

This game is going to be higher scoring. Drake on the season is averaging 79.8 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score against the Saint Louis defense. Saint Louis on the season is averaging 75.2 points per game and their offense is also going to find plenty of success scoring. Both teams are going to play very little defense and the over is going to cash here.