Missouri State Bears will go to the free throw line vs Drake Bulldogs on Wednesday, hoping to boost its 7-11 record with a victory while beating the betting lines set by odds makers.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, Drake sat as -2-point favorites over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook
Missouri State Bears vs Drake Bulldogs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This college basketball season, the Drake Bulldogs are 5-13 overall and 5-10 ATS, while the Missouri State Bears are 7-11 and 8-9 ATS. As for the betting totals, Drake boasts a 7-8 on the OU, and Missouri State is 9-8.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 273-rated Drake Bulldogs and the No. 254-ranked Missouri State Bears, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Missouri State is ranked No. 176 in NCAA basketball at 35.94 per game. Contrast that with Drake's No. 231 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Drake is the No. 89-ranked team in the country at 7.67 per game, while Missouri State rates No. 248 at 4.78 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Missouri State got 13 points from Obediah Church en route to a 61-42 victory over Bradley on Saturday at Carver Arena.
Reed Timmer scored 27 points for Drake on Sunday, but the Salukis managed a 81-76 victory over the Bulldogs at Knapp Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Missouri State home to Southern Illinois, Sunday, January 24th
Drake at Loyola of Chicago, Saturday, January 23rd