| MATCHUP | Western Illinois Leathernecks | Drake Bulldogs |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 2-6 | 5-3 |
| Spread | +17.5 -110 | -17.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +1300 | -2800 |
| Total | Over 135.5 (-105) | Under 135.5 (-115) |
| Where | Knapp Center, Des Moines, IA | |
| When | Tuesday, December 2, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Western Illinois Leathernecks and Drake Bulldogs meet Tuesday in the college basketball action at the Knapp Center. Here’s a Western Illinois vs Drake Prediction. This article will include a Western Illinois vs Drake Pick.
Western Illinois Leathernecks Betting Preview
The Western Illinois Leathernecks lost to Coastal Carolina and North Dakota, and they play North Dakota next. Western Illinois has lost 6 of its last 8 games.
The Western Illinois Leathernecks are averaging 78 points on 43.5 percent shooting and allowing 85.4 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Lucas Lorenzen is averaging 13.5 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Isaiah Griffin is averaging 11.1 points and 5 rebounds. Francis Okwuosah is the third double-digit scorer and Antwaun Massey is dishing 0.5 assists. The Western Illinois Leathernecks are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 65.3 percent from the free throw line. The Western Illinois Leathernecks are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.3 rebounds per game.
Drake Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Drake Bulldogs beat Georgia Tech, lost to LSU, and they play UAB next. Drake has won 3 of its last 4 games.
The Drake Bulldogs are averaging 77.5 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 65.5 points on 39.4 percent shooting. Jalen Quinn is averaging 17.5 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Okku Federiko is averaging 13.1 points and 1.4 assists. Jaehshon Thomas is the third double-digit scorer and Wilguens Jr. Exacte is grabbing 6.4 rebounds. The Drake Bulldogs are shooting 33 percent from beyond the arc and 73.7 percent from the free throw line. The Drake Bulldogs are allowing 32.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Drake Bulldogs will win
- Drake has won each of its last 15 Tuesday games.
- Western Illinois has lost each of its last six night games against non-Conference opponents.
- Drake has won the first half in 15 of its last 19 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Western Illinois’ last five road games against the Missouri Valley Conference have produced a total of 138+ points.
- Each of Drake’s last three night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 133 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Drake ranks T7th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (9.0).
- Drake ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (12.6).
Western Illinois vs Drake Prediction
Drake is obviously the more talented team, with an offense capable of burying lesser opponents. I’m still grabbing the points with Western Illinois. Drake has ugly losses to teams like Robert Morris and SIU Edwardsville, where the offense disappeared for stretches. Western Illinois has also been on the road all season, and it’s where all 3 of its covers have come. Western Illinois won’t be intimated by this matchup and should actually be inspired after bad teams already beat Drake. Give me Western Illinois and the points.