Indiana State vs Drake Prediction 1/4/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate an Indiana State vs Drake prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, January 4th at the Knapp Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Indiana State Sycamores Betting Preview

The Indiana State Sycamores are 8-4 (1-3) this season after they lost to Northern Iowa by a score of 75-66 in their last game. Indiana State led 38-33 at halftime, but they were outscored 42-28 in the second half for the loss. The Sycamores shot 53% from the field, 23% on three pointers, and 50% on free throws in the game. Ian Scott led Indiana State with 15 points and two rebounds, while Sterling Young added 14 points and two assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Indiana State defeated Belmont by a score of 81-80, but lost to Illinois State by a score of 85-65 before that. The Sycamores have scored 76.0 points per game with 36.1 rebounds and 17.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 73.8 points against per game this season. Ian Scott is averaging 13.9 points and 7.1 rebounds per game, while Camp Wagner is averaging 12.9 points and 4.9 rebounds per game for the Sycamores. Indiana State is shooting 45.9% from the field, 69.5% on free throws, and 30.8% on three pointers this season. 

Drake Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Drake Bulldogs are 7-7 (1-2) this year after they lost to Illinois State by a score of 73-56 in their last game. Drake trailed 31-27 at halftime and only managed 29 points in the second half in the loss. The Bulldogs shot 34% from the field, 27% on three pointers, and 61% on free throws in the game. Okku Federiko led Drake with 11 points and three rebounds, while Jalen Quinn added 10 points and two assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Drake defeated Evansville by a score of 66-65, but lost to Murray State by a score of 81-72 before that. The Bulldogs have scored 77.4 points per game with 36.0 rebounds and 14.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 69.4 points against per game this season. Jalen Quinn is averaging 17.3 points and 4.0 rebounds per game, while Okku Federiko is averaging 12.6 points and 6.1 rebounds per game for the Bulldogs. Drake is shooting 45.7% from the field, 74.3% on free throws, and 36.4% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Drake Bulldogs will win

• Drake has won each of its last eight games against Indiana State at Knapp Center.
• Indiana State has lost nine of its last 10 games at Knapp Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Indiana State has lost the first half in four of its last five day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Indiana State Sycamores will win

• Drake has lost four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Drake’s last seven day games against the Missouri Valley Conference have produced a total of 131 or fewer points.
• Each of Indiana State’s last seven day games against the Missouri Valley Conference have produced a total of 150+ points.

Indiana State vs Drake Prediction 

Indiana State comes into this matchup after losing three of their last four games and they will be on the road here. The Sycamores are shooting 46% from the field and they have allowed at least 75 points in four straight. Drake has lost four of their last five games and they have scored 66 points or fewer in each of their last two. The Bulldogs have really struggled over the last few weeks and while I don’t trust either team in this game, I will take the points with Indiana State.

David Racey's Pick: Indiana State +6.5