NCAA Basketball Odds and Betting Trends - Drake Bulldogs Underdogs vs Illinois State Redbirds

Earning a win and covering the posted point spread will be the goals for Drake when they take on the Illinois State Redbirds on Wednesday in college basketball betting odds action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Illinois State Redbirds betting line as -2.5-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.

Drake Bulldogs vs Illinois State Redbirds Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Illinois State Redbirds currently sport a 15-13 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 11-13-1 ATS. The Drake Bulldogs are 16-13 and 16-9-1 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Illinois State Redbirds produce a 14-10-1 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Drake Bulldogs have gone 15-11 against the totals betting line.

The Redbirds - Bulldogs odds would favor the Bulldogs if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Illinois State is rated No. 208 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Drake is at No. 171.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up Illinois State's No. 185 nationally ranked offense (71.86 points per game) against a Drake Bulldogs defense that sits as the No. 154 at 73.1 PPG. The Illinois State Redbirds have been averaging 42.77% from the field, less than the Bulldogs have managed so far this season (44.74% on average).