The Drake Bulldogs will look to pick up a win while covering the point spread when they take on the Shockers in Wichita State at Charles Koch Arena on Wednesday in college basketball betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Wichita State Shockers to cover the point spread in this one found them as -26.5-point favorites earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.
Drake Bulldogs vs Wichita State Shockers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This college basketball season, the Wichita State Shockers are 12-3 overall and 6-5-1 ATS, while the Drake Bulldogs are 3-11 and 3-8 ATS. As for the betting totals, Wichita State boasts a 8-4 on the OU, and Drake is 8-3.
The Wichita State Shockers sit at No. 32 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Drake Bulldogs sit at No. 240 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Drake is ranked No. 209 in NCAA basketball at 35.14 per game. Contrast that with Wichita State's No. 14 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Wichita State is the No. 76-ranked team in the country at 8.53 per game, while Drake rates No. 97 at 8.07 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Drake got 17 points from Reed Timmer but lost anyway, 83-69, to Southern Illinois on Sunday at SIU Arena.
The Shockers blew out Bradley on Sunday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 100-66 win at Charles Koch Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Drake home to Evansville, Sunday, January 8th
Wichita State at Northern Iowa, Sunday, January 8th