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Drake @ Missouri State

Current Records: Drake 11-3; Missouri State 6-7

What to Know

After a two-game homestand, the Drake Bulldogs will be on the road. The Bulldogs and the Missouri State Bears will face off in a Missouri Valley battle at 3 p.m. ET Sunday at Great Southern Bank Arena. The teams split their matchups last year, with MSU winning the first 66-62 and Drake taking the second 79-78.

The Valparaiso Beacons typically have all the answers at home, but this past Thursday Drake proved too difficult a challenge. Drake managed a 68-63 victory over Valpo. Drake got double-digit scores from four players: forward Darnell Brodie (19), guard Tucker DeVries (18), guard Garrett Sturtz (14), and guard Roman Penn (10).

Meanwhile, the Bears were expected to lose against the Northern Iowa Panthers this past Wednesday, but instead they received a nice stocking stuffer. The stars were brightly shining for MSU in a 79-67 win over Northern Iowa. Forward Dalen Ridgnal was the offensive standout of the matchup for MSU, shooting 5-for-9 from beyond the arc and finishing with a double-double on 24 points and 11 boards.

Barring any buzzer beaters, Drake is expected to win a tight contest. But bettors beware: they are only 3-7-1 against the spread when favored.

The Bulldogs got away with a 79-78 win when the two teams previously met in March of last year. Their victory shoved the Bears out of the playoffs, so they have a target on their back.

How To Watch

  • When: Sunday at 3 p.m. ET
  • Where: Great Southern Bank Arena -- Springfield, Missouri
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $22.00

Odds

The Bulldogs are a slight 1.5-point favorite against the Bears, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The line on this game has moved a bit since it opened, as it started out with the Bears as a 1-point favorite.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

Drake have won ten out of their last 17 games against Missouri State.

  • Mar 05, 2022 - Drake 79 vs. Missouri State 78
  • Feb 09, 2022 - Missouri State 66 vs. Drake 62
  • Jan 02, 2022 - Missouri State 61 vs. Drake 56
  • Mar 06, 2021 - Drake 71 vs. Missouri State 69
  • Jan 27, 2021 - Drake 78 vs. Missouri State 73
  • Jan 26, 2021 - Drake 68 vs. Missouri State 61
  • Feb 12, 2020 - Missouri State 97 vs. Drake 62
  • Jan 26, 2020 - Drake 71 vs. Missouri State 69
  • Mar 02, 2019 - Drake 73 vs. Missouri State 62
  • Jan 20, 2019 - Drake 74 vs. Missouri State 63
  • Feb 18, 2018 - Drake 67 vs. Missouri State 63
  • Jan 20, 2018 - Drake 61 vs. Missouri State 58
  • Feb 18, 2017 - Missouri State 76 vs. Drake 73
  • Jan 24, 2017 - Drake 72 vs. Missouri State 71
  • Mar 03, 2016 - Missouri State 69 vs. Drake 67
  • Feb 24, 2016 - Missouri State 61 vs. Drake 52
  • Jan 20, 2016 - Missouri State 79 vs. Drake 70