
Murray State vs Drake Prediction 2/4/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Drake (20-2) vs. Murray State (11-12)
February 4, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Murray State +4.5; Over/Under: 123
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The Drake Bulldogs and Murray State Racers meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the CFSB Center. Here’s a Murray State vs Drake Prediction. This article will include a Murray State vs Drake Pick.
Drake Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Drake Bulldogs beat Northern Iowa and Southern Illinois, and they play Indiana State, Illinois State, and Bradley next. The Drake Bulldogs are averaging 71.4 points on 49 percent shooting and allowing 58.1 points on 43.8 percent shooting. Bennett Stirtz is averaging 18.4 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Mitch Mascari is averaging 11.5 points and 1.1 assists. Daniel Abreu is the third double-digit scorer and Tavion Banks is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Drake Bulldogs are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 70.1 percent from the free throw line. The Drake Bulldogs are allowing 30.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 28.5 rebounds per game.
Murray State Racers Betting Preview
The Murray State Racers lost to Evansville and Missouri State, and they play Valparaiso, UIC, and Northern Iowa next. The Murray State Racers are averaging 73.8 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 70.9 points on 46.5 percent shooting. JaCobi Wood is averaging 13.5 points and 3.7 rebounds, while AJ Ferguson is averaging 12 points and 5.4 rebounds. Kylen Milton is the third double-digit scorer and Terrence Harcum is grabbing 2.3 rebounds. The Murray State Racers are shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 69.9 percent from the free throw line. The Murray State Racers are allowing 32.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Murray State Racers will win
- Murray State has won 29 of its last 36 night games at CFSB Center.
- Murray State has won the first half in each of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Drake Bulldogs will win
- Drake has won each of its last 16 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Murray State has lost five of its last six games.
- Drake has won the first half in each of its last seven games against the Missouri Valley Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Murray State’s last 16 night games have produced a total of 124+ points.
- Thirty-eight of Drake’s last 40 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 124+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Murray State ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (9.5).
- Murray State ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (17.8).
- Drake ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (24.7).
- Drake ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent assist-to-turnover ratio this season (0.63).
Murray State vs Drake Injury Report
Neither Murray State nor Drake has a player listed on its injury report.
Murray State vs Drake Prediction
The Murray State Racers have games here and there where they surprise, but they also have games where the defense doesn’t show up. Murray State beat Drake last month as a double-digit underdog, where the Racers shot 55 percent from the field. You can talk yourself into the points. The problem for me is that loss creates a revenge spot for Drake. I also question if Murray State can repeat such efforts. Drake is the cream of the crop in the MVC with a top-20 offensive field goal percentage and the second-best scoring defense. The line is reasonable and possibly showing Murray State too much respect. I’ll lay the points with Drake on Tuesday night.