Drake vs. Missouri State Predictions & Picks – Women's MVC Tournament Championship

Sunday’s contest between the Drake Bulldogs (28-5) and the Missouri State Bears (23-8) at Vibrant Arena at the Mark has a projected final score of 74-67 based on our computer prediction, with a favored Drake squad taking home the win. Game time is at 2:00 PM ET on March 17.

The Bulldogs enter this contest on the heels of a 92-83 victory over Northern Iowa on Saturday.

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Drake vs. Missouri State Game Info

• When: Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 2:00 PM ET
• Where: Vibrant Arena at the Mark in Moline, Illinois
• How to Watch on TV: ESPN2

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Drake vs. Missouri State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Drake 74, Missouri State 67

Drake Schedule Analysis

• Against the Iowa State Cyclones, a top 50 team in our computer rankings, the Bulldogs captured their best win of the season on November 12, an 85-73 home victory.
• When facing Quadrant 1 teams, the Bulldogs are 2-2 (.500%) — tied for the 49th-most wins.
• Drake has four wins versus Quadrant 2 opponents, tied for the 46th-most in the nation.
• When facing Quadrant 3 teams, the Bulldogs are 9-0 (1.000%) — tied for the 15th-most victories.

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Drake 2023-24 Best Wins

• 85-73 at home over Iowa State (No. 29) on November 12
• 69-65 at home over Belmont (No. 74) on January 19
• 77-71 on the road over Belmont (No. 74) on February 17
• 79-71 on the road over Northern Iowa (No. 84) on February 3
• 92-83 over Northern Iowa (No. 84) on March 16

Drake Leaders

• Katie Dinnebier: 17.9 PTS, 7.1 AST, 2.5 STL, 53.2 FG%, 41 3PT% (59-for-144)
• Anna Miller: 13.3 PTS, 10.2 REB, 1.1 STL, 2.6 BLK, 53.7 FG%, 25.5 3PT% (14-for-55)
• Grace Berg: 17 PTS, 51.6 FG%, 35.6 3PT% (48-for-135)
• Courtney Becker: 8.6 PTS, 57.2 FG%, 43.4 3PT% (23-for-53)
• Taylor McAulay: 10 PTS, 1.8 STL, 48.3 FG%, 32 3PT% (40-for-125)

Drake Performance Insights

• The Bulldogs’ +407 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 12.4 points per game) is a result of scoring 81.7 points per game (ninth in college basketball) while giving up 69.3 per outing (282nd in college basketball).
• In conference matchups, Drake tallies fewer points per contest (80.6) than its overall average (81.7).
• The Bulldogs are averaging 79.5 points per game in home games. In away games, they are faring better offensively, averaging 83.8 points per contest.
• In 2023-24, Drake is giving up 68.4 points per game at home. Away from home, it is allowing 70.4.
• On offense, the Bulldogs have increased their output slightly over their last 10 games, scoring 83.2 points per contest over that stretch as opposed to the 81.7 they’ve racked up over the course of this season.

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