NCAA Basketball Odds Betting Line Favors Illinois State Redbirds Over Drake Bulldogs

Redbird Arena will host Drake Bulldogs vs Illinois State Redbirds action on Saturday as both teams try to pay off for those betting on NCAA basketball odds action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Bettors looking to go with the Illinois State Redbirds in this one found them listed as -19-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Bulldogs was expected to move the line.

Drake Bulldogs vs Illinois State Redbirds Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Supporters of the Drake Bulldogs have watched them go 6-13 and 7-9 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Illinois State Redbirds are at 15-4 and 12-6 ATS. In totals betting, the Illinois State Redbirds are 8-10, while the Drake Bulldogs have a 12-4 mark.

The Illinois State Redbirds sit at No. 20 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Drake Bulldogs sit at No. 232 on the same chart.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Illinois State's No. 185-ranked offense, averaging 72.21 PPG, against a Bulldogs defense that ranks No. 222 at 76.95 PPG. The Redbirds field goal percentage has averaged 44.43% so far, more than the Bulldogs marksmen have achieved on the year, 43.68% per game.