Drake vs. Murray State Predictions - February 4

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The Drake Bulldogs (20-2, 10-2 MVC) will attempt to build on an eight-game winning streak when they visit the Murray State Racers (11-12, 5-7 MVC) on February 4, 2025 at CFSB Center.

The Bulldogs face the Racers in a game that Drake is currently a favorite by 4.5 points. A 123.5-point total has been set for the matchup.

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Drake vs. Murray State Odds and Game Info

  • Game day: Tuesday, February 4, 2025
  • Game time: 7:00 PM ET
  • TV channel: ESPN2
  • Location: Murray, Kentucky
  • Arena: CFSB Center

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Drake vs. Murray State Odds and Prediction

  • Spread favorite: Drake (-4.5)
  • Moneyline: Drake (-200), Murray State (+164)
  • Total: 123.5 points

Pick ATS:Drake (-4.5)

  • Pick OU: Over (123.5)
  • Prediction: Drake 71, Murray State 66

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Drake vs. Murray State Comparison

Drake Rank Drake Stat Murray State Stat Murray State Rank
263rd 71.3 Points Scored 73.7 207th
2nd 58.0 Points Allowed 70.9 159th
190th 13.6 Assists 12.3 284th
50th 10.0 Turnovers 11.3 176th
18th 49.0% Field Goal % 45.0% 170th
198th 43.8% Field Goal % Allowed 46.5% 323rd

Drake Key Players

  • Bennett Stirtz leads the Bulldogs in points and assists per game, scoring 18.4 points and distributing 6.3 assists.
  • Cam Manyawu is Drake's best rebounder, grabbing an average of 5.9 boards in each contest while scoring 7.6 points per game.
  • Mitch Mascari leads the Bulldogs in three-point shooting, knocking down an average of 3.1 shots per game from beyond the arc.
  • Stirtz and Manyawu lead Drake on the defensive end, with Stirtz leading the team in steals averaging 2.5 per game and Manyawu in blocks averaging 1.0 per contest.

Murray State Key Players

  • The Racers' Jacobi Wood racks up enough points (13.5 per game) and assists (5.0 per game) to top the squad's leaderboards.
  • AJ Ferguson grabs 5.4 rebounds per game (also scoring 12.0 points per game and adds 1.4 assists per game) which secures the top of the Murray State rebounding leaderboard.
  • Wood is the top shooter from deep for the Racers, hitting 2.1 threes per game.
  • Kylen Milton (1.2 steals per game) is the steal leader for Murray State while Nick Ellington (1.2 blocks per game) is the block leader.

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