- Drake is a -17.5 point favorite vs Western Illinois
- Total (Over/Under): 135.5 points
- Western Illinois / Drake TV channel: ESPN+
The Western Illinois Leathernecks visit Knapp Center to take on the Drake Bulldogs on Dec. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Des Moines, IA.
Drake is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -17.5 (-115).
The Western Illinois vs. Drake Over/Under is 135.5 total points.
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Western Illinois vs. Drake Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Western Illinois | +17.5 -105 | O 135.5 -115 | 1200 |
| Drake | -17.5 -115 | U 135.5 -105 | -3000 |
Western Illinois vs Drake Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Drake will win this college basketball game with 76.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Western Illinois vs Drake Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Drake will cover the spread with 62.6% confidence for today’s game.
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Western Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Western Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 27 games (+8.20 Units / 28% ROI)
- Western Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 27 games (+4.45 Units / 14% ROI)
- Western Illinois has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.05 Units / 12% ROI)
Drake Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Drake has hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 33 games (+11.20 Units / 11% ROI)
- Drake has hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 33 games (+10.90 Units / 5% ROI)
- Drake has hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+4.30 Units / 21% ROI)
- Drake has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+3.90 Units / 18% ROI)
- Drake have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.00 Units / 8% ROI)
Western Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Western Illinois has a 3-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.3 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- 0-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -6 Units / -100% ROI
- 3-3 when betting the Over for -0.3 Units / -4.55% ROI
- 3-3 when betting the Under for -0.3 Units / -4.55% ROI
Drake Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Drake has a 3-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.3 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- 3-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.35 Units / -17.41% ROI
- 3-3 when betting the Over for -0.3 Units / -4.55% ROI
- 3-3 when betting the Under for -0.3 Units / -4.55% ROI
Western Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Western Illinois allowed an average of 1.07 points per shot (2,027 points/1,890 shots) last season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23
Western Illinois allowed an average of 1.07 points per shot (2,027 points/1,890 shots) last season — best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 1.23
Western Illinois allowed opponents to shoot 41% (768/1,890) last season — 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Western Illinois has forced 9.3 turnovers per game (651 turnovers/70 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 11.8
Drake Offensive Stats & Trends:
Western Illinois shot 60% from the free throw line (394/651) last season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Western Illinois averaged 13.1 offensive rebounds per game (406 rebounds/31 games) last season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 9.2
Western Illinois is shooting 37% from three (52/142) this season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 31%
Western Illinois is shooting 38% from three (300/801) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 33%
Western Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Western Illinois allowed an average of 1.07 points per shot (2,027 points/1,890 shots) last season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23
Western Illinois allowed an average of 1.07 points per shot (2,027 points/1,890 shots) last season — best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 1.23
Western Illinois allowed opponents to shoot 41% (768/1,890) last season — 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Western Illinois has forced 9.3 turnovers per game (651 turnovers/70 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 11.8
Drake Defensive Stats & Trends:
Western Illinois shot 60% from the free throw line (394/651) last season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Western Illinois averaged 13.1 offensive rebounds per game (406 rebounds/31 games) last season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 9.2
Western Illinois is shooting 37% from three (52/142) this season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 31%
Western Illinois is shooting 38% from three (300/801) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 33%
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