Drake vs. Illinois State Predictions, College Basketball BetMGM Promo Codes, & Picks – January 2

Tuesday’s contest that pits the Drake Bulldogs (11-2, 2-0 MVC) versus the Illinois State Redbirds (8-5, 2-0 MVC) at Knapp Center should be a lopsided matchup based on our computer prediction, which projects a final score of 77-64 in favor of Drake, who is big favorites by our model. Game time is at 9:00 PM ET on January 2.

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Drake vs. Illinois State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Tuesday, January 2, 2024
• Time: 9:00 PM ET
• TV: CBS Sports Network
• Where: Des Moines, Iowa
• Venue: Knapp Center

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Drake vs. Illinois State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Drake 77, Illinois State 64

Spread & Total Prediction for Drake vs. Illinois State

• Computer Predicted Spread: Drake (-13.7)
• Computer Predicted Total: 140.9

Drake’s record against the spread so far this season is 5-7-0, and Illinois State’s is 6-6-0. Both the Bulldogs and the Redbirds are 6-6-0 in terms of hitting the over in their games this season. Over the past 10 games, Drake has a 5-5 record against the spread while going 8-2 overall. Illinois State has gone 6-4 against the spread and 6-4 overall in its last 10 matches.

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Drake Performance Insights

• The Bulldogs average 78.7 points per game (91st in college basketball) while giving up 66.9 per contest (91st in college basketball). They have a +153 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 11.8 points per game.
• Drake wins the rebound battle by two boards on average. It records 34.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 254th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 32.8 per outing.
• Drake hits 1.5 more threes per contest than the opposition, 8.2 (115th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.7.
• The Bulldogs’ 103.4 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 34th in college basketball, and the 87.9 points they allow per 100 possessions rank 138th in college basketball.
• Drake has committed 9.2 turnovers per game (19th in college basketball play), 4.3 fewer than the 13.5 it forces on average (75th in college basketball).

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