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Drake Bulldogs vs. Illinois State Redbirds
The Drake Bulldogs and the Illinois State Redbirds will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at CEFCU Arena.
Oddsmakers opened the Bulldogs as -3-point favorites versus the Redbirds, while the game's total opened at 124.5.
In their last action, Illinois State was a 68-65 loser on the road against Panthers. They covered the +5.5-point spread as underdogs.
In their last action, Drake was a 85-81 winner at home against Sycamores. They failed to cover the -12.5-point spread as favorites.
Drake:
Team record: 22-2 SU,12-10 ATS
Current Streak: won 10 straight games.
Drake is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Drake is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Drake is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Illinois State
Illinois State:
Team record: 15-10 SU,17-7 ATS
Illinois State is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Illinois State's last 5 games at home
Illinois State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Drake
Next up:
Drake home to Bradley Sunday, February 16
Illinois State at Indiana State Saturday, February 15