Illinois State at Drake

Drake had a great season a year ago and bringing back all five starters, had the look of a team that was on their way to great things. Unfortunately, even though they are 11-5 on the season the expectations were much higher. They lost as a 10 point favorite at home to Jackson St. and had to fight on the road vs a Chicago St. team that has never been better than poor. Illinois St. had started 2-4, but has now gone 6-2 in their last eight and are playing well under the radar. The Redbirds are 4-0 Ats in their last four and lost at Wisconsin by just four. They have had a lot of success as a dog, covering four of their past five. Make the play on Illinois St.