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The Drake Bulldogs (24-7, 15-5 MVC) are favored by 11 points when they play the Murray State Racers (17-14, 11-9 MVC) in the MVC Tournament Friday at Enterprise Center, tipping off at 7:00 PM on ESPN+. A guaranteed spot in the NCAA Tournament bracket is on the line as these teams look to claim the MVC championship.
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How do I watch Bulldogs vs. Racers?
- Game Day: Friday, March 3, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: St. Louis, Missouri
- Arena: Enterprise Center
Betting Lines for Bulldogs vs. Racers
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Drake | -11 | 141 |
Drake Betting Stats & Information
- Drake has won 21 of 25 games when listed as the moneyline favorite this season (84%).
- The Bulldogs have played in eight games as a moneyline favorite with odds of -658 or shorter and won them all.
- The Bulldogs have a 13-16-1 record against the spread this season.
- The Racers are 1-2 against the spread when an underdog by 11 points or more this year.
- The average point total for Drake’s games this season is 0.6 fewer points than the over/under of 141 in this matchup.
Murray State Betting Stats & Info
- Murray State has won five, or 29.4%, of the 17 games it has played as underdogs this season.
- The Racers have a record of 1-1 in games where sportsbooks have them as underdogs of at least +460 on the moneyline.
- The Racers are 13-16-1 ATS this season.
- The Racers have a 1-2 record against the spread in games they were an underdog by 11 points or more this year.
- The average total for Murray State’s games this season is 1.7 more points than the point total of 141 in this outing.
Drake vs. Murray State Season Stat Comparison
| Drake Rank | Drake AVG | Murray State AVG | Murray State Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88th | 75.6 | Points Scored | 70.7 | 202nd |
| 39th | 64.8 | Points Allowed | 72 | 241st |
| 77th | 33.6 | Rebounds | 31.2 | 217th |
| 283rd | 7.3 | Off. Rebounds | 7.7 | 253rd |
| 98th | 8.1 | 3pt Made | 6.3 | 296th |
| 140th | 13.7 | Assists | 12.2 | 257th |
| 23rd | 10 | Turnovers | 10.5 | 41st |
This Matchup’s Impact Players
Drake Bulldogs Leaders
- Tucker DeVries leads the Bulldogs in scoring, tallying 18.9 points per game to go with 5.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists.
- Darnell Brodie leads Drake in rebounding, averaging 7.1 per game, while Roman Penn leads the team in assists, distributing an average of 5.3 in each contest.
- DeVries makes more threes per game than any other member of the Bulldogs, knocking down shots from beyond the arc at a clip of 2.6 per contest.
Murray State Racers Leaders
- Rob Perry scores 14.1 points per game to be the top scorer for the Racers.
- Murray State’s leader in rebounds is Damiree Burns with 6.7 per game, and its leader in assists is Jacobi Wood with 4.7 per game.
- Perry is consistent from distance and leads the Racers with 1.8 made threes per game.
