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The Drake Bulldogs (20-6, 11-4 MVC) are 6.5-point favorites as they look to build on a six-game win streak when they host the Southern Illinois Salukis (19-7, 11-4 MVC) on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Knapp Center. The game airs at 2:00 PM ET on ESPNU. The matchup has an over/under of 130 points.
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How do I watch Bulldogs vs. Salukis?
- Game Day: Saturday, February 11, 2023
- Game Time: 2:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPNU
- Location: Des Moines, Iowa
- Arena: Knapp Center
Betting Lines for Bulldogs vs. Salukis
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Drake | -6.5 | 130 |
Drake Betting Stats & Information
- Drake has won 81% of its games this season when favored on the moneyline (17-4).
- The Bulldogs have never played a game this season with moneyline odds of -286 or shorter.
- The Bulldogs are 9-15-1 ATS this season.
- When they have played as at least 6.5-point underdogs this year, the Salukis are 1-1 against the spread.
- The average point total in Drake’s games this year is 10.9 more points than the over/under of 130 in this matchup.
Southern Illinois Betting Stats & Info
- This season, Southern Illinois has been the underdog six times and won three of those games.
- The Salukis have not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +233.
- The Salukis have gone 10-14-1 ATS this year.
- When they have played as at least 6.5-point underdogs this season, the Salukis are 1-1 against the spread.
- The average point total for Southern Illinois this year is 2.2 points fewer than this game’s over/under.
Drake vs. Southern Illinois Season Stat Comparison
| Drake Rank | Drake AVG | Southern Illinois AVG | Southern Illinois Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83rd | 75.7 | Points Scored | 66.8 | 304th |
| 56th | 65.2 | Points Allowed | 61.1 | 12th |
| 59th | 34.2 | Rebounds | 28.7 | 323rd |
| 272nd | 7.5 | Off. Rebounds | 5.8 | 349th |
| 109th | 8 | 3pt Made | 7.9 | 125th |
| 135th | 13.7 | Assists | 14 | 118th |
| 27th | 10.3 | Turnovers | 12.3 | 207th |
This Matchup’s Impact Players
Drake Bulldogs Leaders
- The Bulldogs scoring leader is Tucker DeVries, who averages 19.6 per contest to go with 6.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists.
- Garrett Sturtz is Drake’s leading rebounder, pulling down seven per game, while Roman Penn is its best passer, distributing 5.2 assists in each contest.
- DeVries leads the Bulldogs in three-point shooting, making an average of 2.8 shots per game from beyond the arc.
Southern Illinois Salukis Leaders
- Marcus Domask is atop nearly all of the Salukis’ leaderboards by recording 17.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game.
- Lance Jones is consistent from distance and leads the Salukis with 2.2 made threes per game.
