Gulf Coast Showcase - NCAA Basketball Odds and Betting Trends - Drake Bulldogs Underdogs vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

A key college basketball betting odds battle sees the away Western Kentucky Hilltoppers taking on the Drake Bulldogs Monday.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Betting fans looking to side with the Drake Bulldogs to cover the point spread in this one found them as 5-point underdogs earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Drake Bulldogs Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Drake Bulldogs sport a record of 1-2 and 0-1 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers have 2-1 and 1-0 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 1-0 for the Drake Bulldogs and 1-0 for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.

This college basketball game matches up the No. 196 (Drake) and the No. 143 (Western Kentucky) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.

Statistical Matchup

Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Western Kentucky is ranked No. 52 in NCAA basketball at 43.67 per game. Contrast that with Drake's No. 130 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Drake is the No. 125-ranked team in the country at 7 per game, while Western Kentucky rates No. 43 at 9.33 per game.