Knapp Center features an NCAA Basketball betting clash between the host Drake Bulldogs and the visiting Missouri State Bears in college hoops betting odds action on Saturday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Drake Bulldogs were listed as 3-point underdogs at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
Missouri State Bears vs Drake Bulldogs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 7-20 and 10-14 ATS Drake Bulldogs will face the 15-13 Missouri State Bears, who own a 11-14 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Drake Bulldogs are 14-10 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Missouri State Bears are 17-8.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 256-ranked Drake Bulldogs and the No. 101-rated Missouri State Bears in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Drake's No. 180-ranked scoring average of 71.78 PPG, against a Missouri State Bears defense rated No. 57 and allowing 67.82 PPG. The Drake Bulldogs FG% has averaged 41.37% to date this season, less than the Missouri State Bears shooters have managed so far (44.44% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Missouri State got 17 points from Alize Johnson but lost anyway, 67-66, to Illinois State on Wednesday at JQH Arena.
Drake got 20 points from Reed Timmer but lost anyway, 87-70, to Evansville on Tuesday at Ford Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Missouri State at Bradley, Wednesday, February 22nd
Drake at Loyola-Chicago, Wednesday, February 22nd