Murray State vs Drake Prediction 1/21/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Murray State Racers and the Drake Bulldogs meet Wednesday in college basketball action from the Knapp Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Murray State Racers vs. Drake Bulldogs prediction.

Murray State Racers Recap

The Murray State Racers come into this game looking to add on to their 85-81 win over Indiana State last time out to sit at 16-3 this season. After this game, Murray State will head on the road for a game against Northern Iowa.

Racers Win Streak Sits At Double Digits

Javon Jackson leads the Racers in scoring with 17.3 PPG along with 2.8 APG while Fred King has 12.8 PPG with 8.7 RPG to lead the Racers in rebounding. Roman Domon has 12.4 PPG with 4.8 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Murray State up to this point in the year. Mason Miller has 7.7 PPG with 3.9 RPG and JJ Traynor also has 8.8 PPG with 4.3 RPG and Brayden Shorter has 6.7 PPG while Layne Taylor has 8.5 PPG with 3.1 RPG and a team-high 3.9 APG to lead the Racers in assists up to this point in the year. As a team, Murray State is averaging 87.8 PPG on 47.7% shooting from the field, 37.3% from three and 76% from the foul line this season.

Drake Bulldogs Recap

The Drake Bulldogs come into this game looking to bounce back from a 74-67 loss at the hands of UIC last time out to sit at 9-10 on the year. After this game, Drake will head on the road for a game against Indiana State.

Bulldogs Drop 7 Of Last 10

Jalen Quinn leads Drake in scoring and assists with 17.3 PPG and 3.5 APG along with 4 RPG while Jaehshon Thomas has 11.6 PPG with 2.1 APG and Okku Federiko has 11.2 PPG with 5.7 RPG to lead the Bulldogs in rebounding and to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for Drake so far this season. Eli Shetlar has 8.7 PPG with 4.7 RPG and Wilguens Jr. Exacte has 8.6 PPG with 5.3 RPG as well on the year. As a team, Drake is averaging 75.9 PPG on 44.9% shooting from the field, 35.7% from three and 71% from the foul line this season.

Murray State Racers @ Drake Bulldogs Betting Trends: January 21, 2026

Why the Drake Bulldogs will win

• Drake has won each of its last 12 Wednesday home games.
• Drake has won the first half in seven of its last eight night games against Conference opponents at Knapp Center.

Why the Murray State Racers will win

• Murray State has won each of its last 12 games.
• Drake has lost four of its last five home games.
• Drake has lost the first half in each of its last five night games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Drake’s last 16 games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 159 or fewer points.
• Twenty-nine of Murray State’s last 32 night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 158 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Drake ranks 25th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (67.9%).
• Murray State ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (15.5).
• Murray State ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (5.2).

Murray State Racers vs. Drake Bulldogs Prediction

I’m on Murray State here. I just think the Racers are the far better team, and even at home, I think I would need a few more points to consider Drake in this spot. Murray State has been able to push the pace and score points in bunches and I just don’t think that Drake can match that here. Give me Murray State.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Murray State -5.5