Drake has a three-guard attack led by 6-7 junior Tucker DeVries (20.4 ppg) that is averaging 78.9 points and shooting 48% from the field as a team. They're second in the Missouri Valley Conference in points scored and No. 1 in assist-to-turnover ratio. Drake is 10-2 OVER the total versus teams that shoot 42% or less. Illinois State is ninth in the 12-team conference in field goal shooting allowed (.442) and last at defending beyond the arc (.355). The defense is getting worse, on a five-game losing streak along with a 5-2 run OVER the total. Illinois State is 18-9 OVER as an underdog and 21-10 OVER against teams that attempt 21 or more treys per contest. Drake won, 88-71, when these teams met two weeks ago and this total is too low. Take Drake/Illinois State OVER the total.
This pick was released to clients on January 17, 2024 at 10:23AM ET.
CBB
Drake at Illinois State
January 17, 2024
8:00 PM Eastern
1 unit on Game Total OVER 138.5 -110 (risk 1 to return 1.91)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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