Drake vs Illinois State Prediction 2/12/25 College Basketball Picks

The Drake Bulldogs and Illinois State Redbirds meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the CEFCU Arena. Here’s a Drake vs Illinois State Prediction. This article will include a Drake vs Illinois State Pick.

Drake Bulldogs Betting Preview 

The Drake Bulldogs beat Murray State and Indiana State, and they play Bradley, UIC, and Northern Iowa next. The Drake Bulldogs are averaging 71.3 points on 9.2 percent shooting and allowing 58.5 points on 44 percent shooting. Bennett Stirtz is averaging 18.6 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Daniel Abreu is averaging 11.2 points and 1 assist. Mitch Mascari is the third double-digit scorer and Tavion Banks is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Drake Bulldogs are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 70.3 percent from the free throw line. The Drake Bulldogs are allowing 30.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 28.6 rebounds per game.

Illinois State Redbirds Betting Preview 

The Illinois State Redbirds beat UIC, lost to Northern Iowa, and they play Indiana State, Bradley, and Missouri State next. The Illinois State Redbirds are averaging 76.5 points on 48.4 percent shooting and allowing 71.8 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Chase Walker is averaging 15.4 points and 5.9 rebounds, while Johnny Kinziger is averaging 14.7 points and 3.5 rebounds. Dalton Banks is dishing 3.7 assists and Ty Pence is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Illinois State Redbirds are shooting 39.4 percent from beyond the arc and 75.3 percent from the free throw line. The Illinois State Redbirds are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.5 rebounds per game.

Drake vs Illinois State Injury Report

Neither Drake nor Illinois State has a player listed on its injury report.

Drake vs Illinois State Prediction

Drake is the team to beat in the MVC and is going to be favored with its massive winning streak. However, Illinois State should not be looked over in this spot. Illinois State is 10-3 SU at home this season and has the offense to hang with Drake. Illinois State is coming off strong road games against UIC and Northern Iowa, and this should be a packed house. Illinois State is 16-7-1 ATS on the season. Also, Illinois State took Drake down to the wire last month as a 10.5-point underdog. Drake should be favored, but this is a dangerous game. Give me Illinois State and the points.