The Drake Bulldogs will look to boost their win total and cover the point spread when they tip off against the Wichita State Shockers at Knapp Center on Tuesday in NCAA hoops betting.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Drake Bulldogs were listed as 17.5-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.
Wichita State Shockers vs Drake Bulldogs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Drake Bulldogs sit at 6-18 (7-14 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Wichita State Shockers are currently 17-6 (13-8 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Drake is 12-9 OU, and Wichita State is 11-10 OU.
This college basketball game matches up the No. 283 (Drake) and the No. 2 (Wichita State) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Drake's No. 205-ranked scoring average of 68.88 PPG, against a Wichita State Shockers defense rated No. 8 and allowing 61.22 PPG. The Drake Bulldogs FG% has averaged 45.61% to date this season, more than the Wichita State Shockers shooters have managed so far (43.44% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Shockers endured a 58-53 loss at the hands of the Redbirds on Saturday, despite a 10-point effort from Shaquille Morris at Redbird Arena.
The Bulldogs endured a 82-66 loss at the hands of the Panthers on Saturday, despite a 18-point effort from Reed Timmer at Knapp Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Wichita State home to Northern Iowa, Saturday, February 13th
Drake at Southern Illinois, Saturday, February 13th