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Drake Bulldogs vs Missouri St. Bears Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 24, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: Great Southern Bank Arena — Springfield, MO

Article updated Jan 24, 6:23 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

This content provides a brief summary of an upcoming SEC basketball game between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and the Florida Gators. The Bulldogs, with a 14-20 overall

Game outlook

This content provides a brief summary of an upcoming SEC basketball game between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and the Florida Gators. The Bulldogs, with a 13-5 overall record and 2-3 in conference play, will be facing off against the Gators, who have a season record of 12-6 and are also 2-3 in the SEC. The game is scheduled for Wednesday night at 8:30 PM EST. Furthermore, it mentions that Drake is the betting favorite with an opening line of -7, which has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bulldogs -298 | Bears +240

Spread: Bulldogs -7 (-110) | Bears +7 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 141.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Drake will win straight-up is 75%.

Drake Bulldogs

The Bulldogs are preparing for a crucial game against the Gators, aiming to secure their second consecutive win on the road. While their scoring offense has struggled this season, ranking 125th in the nation, their defensive performance has been impressive, placing them 34th in scoring defense. Additionally, the Bulldogs have showcased their strength on the glass, ranking 49th in total rebounds per game. However, they have faced challenges in ball protection, ranking 242nd in turnovers per game. In terms of key injuries, F Keshawn Murphy and G Andrew Taylor are questionable due to personal reasons. Shifting our focus to the Drake Bulldogs, they hold a power ranking of 27 and are currently ranked 75th in offense, averaging 78.78 points per game. Defensively, they hold the 89th spot, allowing an average of 67.78 points per game. With a record of 16-3 this season, they have performed well with a 10-8 Against the Spread (ATS) result. Offensively, the Bulldogs have been efficient, converting 48.44% of their field goals, ranking 31st in the nation. They also excel in free throws, making 75.62% of them, placing them at 45th. However, their three-point shooting has room for improvement, ranking 167th with a 34.11% conversion rate. Rebounding-wise, Drake averages 33.56 rebounds per game, which ranks them 298th. On the passing front, they have recorded an average of 16.22 offensive assists per game, ranking them 36th. They commit 9.39 turnovers per game, ranking at 13th. Defensively, the Bulldogs allow opponents to convert 44.23% of their field goals, ranking 232nd. They also allow opponents to make 70.13% of their free throws, which ranks 133rd. In terms of defending the three-pointer, they allow opponents to convert 33.50% of their attempts, ranking 201st. Drake collects an average of 31.56 defensive rebounds per game, placing them 26th. They also record 10.22 defensive assists per game and commit 13.56 turnovers per game, ranking 16th and 88th, respectively. A SEC leading 𝟮𝟳𝘁𝗵 career double-double performance for @ToluSmith1 ! #HailState 🐶 pic.twitter.com/YGWlx9qt8m

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Missouri St. Bears Analysis

The Florida Gators are aiming for their second consecutive win and to even their record in SEC play by defeating the visiting Bulldogs in their upcoming game. Currently, they rank 10th nationally in scoring offense but have a lower ranking in field goal percentage and 3-point shooting. Defensively, they are ranked 250th in the country in scoring defense, with lower rankings in field goal defense and 3-point defense. However, the Gators boast the top-ranked total rebounding team in the nation. They do struggle with turnovers, ranking 235th in turnovers per game this season. In contrast, the Missouri St. Bears have a power ranking of 346. They are ranked 272nd in offense, averaging 70.67 points per game, and 126th in defense, allowing an average of 69.67 points per game. Overall, they have a 10-9 record and a 9-9-1 against the spread (ATS) record. When it comes to offense, the Bears hit 43.81% of their field goals (ranked 228th), 70.11% of their free throws (ranked 229th), and make 31.78% of their three-pointers (ranked 270th in the NCAAB). They average 38.06 rebounds per game (ranked 94th), 12.67 offensive assists, and 12.33 turnovers per game (ranked 242nd and 204th, respectively). On defense, Missouri St. allows opponents to make 41.02% of their field goals (ranked 67th) and 72.50% of their free throws (ranked 256th in the NCAAB). The Bears also allow 29.90% of three-pointers (ranked 39th) and average 34.39 defensive rebounds per game (ranked 34th). Furthermore, they have an average of 11.44 defensive assists and 9.44 turnovers per game (ranked 77th and 357th, respectively). the work 😤 pic.twitter.com/JArxPpz17m

Compelling Showdown Between Bulldogs and Gators: Clash of Contrasting Playing Styles Sets the Stage for an Intriguing Matchup

The upcoming game between the Bulldogs and the Gators is a compelling showdown that showcases a clash of contrasting playing styles. Mississippi State's formidable defensive abilities position them among the top teams in the country, while the Gators excel in scoring offense, ranking 10th nationally. Notably, both teams prefer not to heavily rely on perimeter shooting and instead focus on dominating play in the paint. Traditionally, the Gators have had an advantage in this area, but the Bulldogs possess the size and strength required to effectively match up against them inside. Furthermore, defensively, Mississippi State has proven to be exceptional in the paint, ranking fifth in the country in opponent's shooting percentage, in contrast to the Gators, who rank 110th in this regard. Both teams encounter challenges with turnovers, thus negating any decisive advantage in that aspect. Ultimately, the outcome of this game will hinge on the Bulldogs' ability to defend against the Gators' offensive prowess. As such, my prediction for this game leans toward Mississippi State.

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Drake Bulldogs-320 → -290Moved
  • Moneyline · Missouri St. Bears+260 → +240Moved
  • Spread · Drake Bulldogs-7 (-110) → -6.75 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Missouri St. Bears+7 (-110) → +6.75 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over142 (-110) → 143 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under142 (-110) → 143 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Drake Bulldogs
14-20 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Missouri St. Bears
16-18 matchup record · 4-5-1 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-01-24T11:23:04.772Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Bulldogs are preparing for a crucial game against the Gators, aiming to secure their second consecutive win on the road. While their scoring offense has struggled this season, ranking 125th in the nation, their defensive performance has been impressive, placing them 34th in scoring defense. Additionally, the Bulldogs have showcased their strength on the glass, ranking 49th in total rebounds per game. However, they have faced challenges in ball protection, ranking 242nd in turnovers per game. In terms of key injuries, F Keshawn Murphy and G Andrew Taylor are questionable due to personal reasons. Shifting our focus to the Drake Bulldogs, they hold a power ranking of 27 and are currently ranked 75th in offense, averaging 78.78 points per game. Defensively, they hold the 89th spot, allowing an average of 67.78 points per game. With a record of 16-3 this season, they have performed well with a 10-8 Against the Spread (ATS) result. Offensively, the Bulldogs have been efficient, converting 48.44% of their field goals, ranking 31st in the nation. They also excel in free throws, making 75.62% of them, placing them at 45th. However, their three-point shooting has room for improvement, ranking 167th with a 34.11% conversion rate. Rebounding-wise, Drake averages 33.56 rebounds per game, which ranks them 298th. On the passing front, they have recorded an average of 16.22 offensive assists per game, ranking them 36th. They commit 9.39 turnovers per game, ranking at 13th. Defensively, the Bulldogs allow opponents to convert 44.23% of their field goals, ranking 232nd. They also allow opponents to make 70.13% of their free throws, which ranks 133rd. In terms of defending the three-pointer, they allow opponents to convert 33.50% of their attempts, ranking 201st. Drake collects an average of 31.56 defensive rebounds per game, placing them 26th. They also record 10.22 defensive assists per game and commit 13.56 turnovers per game, ranking 16th and 88th, respectively. A SEC leading 𝟮𝟳𝘁𝗵 career double-double performance for @ToluSmith1 ! #HailState 🐶 pic.twitter.com/YGWlx9qt8m

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-12-02Missouri St. Bears 57 · Drake Bulldogs 74
  • 2023-01-18Missouri St. Bears 65 · Drake Bulldogs 62
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Missouri St. Bears defeated Drake Bulldogs 83-80

Missouri St. Bears defeated Drake Bulldogs 83-80 on January 24, 2024, a 3-point decision in the series. Missouri St. Bears' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 36-23. Against SportsJaw's recorded Drake Bulldogs -6.75 (-110) spread, Missouri St. Bears covered, while the 163 combined points finished over the recorded total of 143.

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Tipster picks

  • RoycejacobsSpread · Drake Bulldogs -6.5 (-110)Loss