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Missouri State @ Drake

Current Records: Missouri State 17-8; Drake 17-7

What to Know

A Missouri Valley battle is on tap between the Drake Bulldogs and the Missouri State Bears at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday at Knapp Center. Drake is out to stop a four-game streak of losses at home.

The Bulldogs were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Saturday as they fell 74-69 to the Northern Iowa Panthers. Guard D.J. Wilkins had a pretty forgettable game, finishing with 13 points on 5-for-16 shooting in his 36 minutes on the court.

Meanwhile, MSU came up short against the Loyola Chicago Ramblers on Sunday, falling 71-62. MSU's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of forward Gaige Prim, who posted a double-double on 21 points and ten boards, and guard Lu'Cye Patterson, who had 14 points.

Drake is the favorite in this one, with an expected 3.5-point margin of victory. But bettors beware: they are only 4-12 against the spread when favored.

In the teams' previous meeting last month, Drake was in the race but had to settle for second with a 61-56 finish. Maybe they will have more luck at home instead of on the road? Watch the contest and check back on CBS Sports for all the details.

How To Watch

  • When: Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: Knapp Center -- Des Moines, Iowa
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $17.58

Odds

The Bulldogs are a 3.5-point favorite against the Bears, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The line has drifted a bit towards the Bulldogs, as the game opened with the Bulldogs as a 2-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Drake have won nine out of their last 15 games against Missouri State.

  • 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

Injury Report for Drake

No Injury Information

Injury Report for Missouri State

  • Demarcus Sharp: Game-Time Decision (Lower Leg)