The Drake Bulldogs hope to be lousy hosts on Wednesday as the Indiana State Sycamores pay a visit to Knapp Center on the college basketball betting odds menu.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Drake Bulldogs betting line as 2.5-point underdogs in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
Indiana State Sycamores vs Drake Bulldogs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Indiana State Sycamores will look to cover the spread vs the Drake Bulldogs on Wednesday, as the Sycamores are 9-6 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Bulldogs are 5-8 ATS. Indiana State is 10-5 against the total, while Drake is 10-3 versus the total betting line.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 248-ranked Drake Bulldogs and the No. 226-rated Indiana State Sycamores in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Drake's No. 146 nationally ranked offense (74.12 points per game) against a Indiana State Sycamores defense that sits as the No. 188 at 73.75 PPG. The Drake Bulldogs have been averaging 43.62% from the field, more than the Sycamores have managed so far this season (41.92% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Sycamores endured a 77-58 loss at the hands of the Redbirds on Saturday, despite a 14-point effort from Jordan Barnes at Hulman Center.
The Bulldogs grabbed a 88-76 win over the Purple Aces on Sunday, behind a 28-point effort from Reed Timmer at Knapp Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Indiana State home to Bradley, Saturday, January 14th
Drake at Northern Iowa, Sunday, January 15th