Illinois State at Drake

Illinois State prefers to slow things down, allowing 69 and 70 points the last two games in close losses to Valpo. Before that, they beat Bradley, 71-56, and lost to Indiana State by eight and six points. They've had a full week to rest and prepare for this one, while unbeaten Drake is playing its third game in six days. They come off a pair of close battles with Missouri State, winning 68-61 and 78-73. Illinois State is a big dog but has covered six of eight after playing three straight home games, and the last three meetings between these MVC rivals have all been close final scores of 84-74, 57-53, and 75-65. Play Illinois State.