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Northern Iowa @ Drake

Current Records: Northern Iowa 12-9; Drake 17-6

What to Know

The Northern Iowa Panthers have enjoyed the comforts of home their last two games, but now they must head out on the road. Northern Iowa and the Drake Bulldogs will face off in a Missouri Valley battle at 6 p.m. ET Saturday at Knapp Center. The Panthers haven't won a game against Drake since Feb. 29 of 2020, but they'll be looking to end the drought.

The Bradley Braves typically have all the answers at home, but on Wednesday Northern Iowa proved too difficult a challenge. Northern Iowa enjoyed a cozy 78-65 victory over Bradley. Northern Iowa's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but guard Trae Berhow led the charge as he shot 5-for-7 from beyond the arc and finished with 19 points.

Meanwhile, the Bulldogs strolled past the Indiana State Sycamores with points to spare on Wednesday, taking the matchup 85-67. Drake got their win on the backs of several key players, and it was guard Garrett Sturtz out in front picking up 15 points along with nine rebounds.

Northern Iowa is expected to lose this next one by 4. They are currently two-for-two against the spread in their most recent games, however, a trend bettors might want to take into account.

Their wins bumped Northern Iowa to 12-9 and Drake to 17-6. Watch the contest and check back on CBS Sports to find out who keeps up the positive energy and who hits a stumbling block.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 6 p.m. ET
  • Where: Knapp Center -- Des Moines, Iowa
  • TV: ESPN University
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $15.00

Odds

The Bulldogs are a 4-point favorite against the Panthers, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Bulldogs as a 4.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Northern Iowa have won nine out of their last 15 games against Drake.

  • Jan 22, 2022 - Drake 82 vs. Northern Iowa 74
  • Feb 17, 2021 - Drake 77 vs. Northern Iowa 69
  • Feb 10, 2021 - Drake 80 vs. Northern Iowa 59
  • Mar 06, 2020 - Drake 77 vs. Northern Iowa 56
  • Feb 29, 2020 - Northern Iowa 70 vs. Drake 43
  • Feb 08, 2020 - Northern Iowa 83 vs. Drake 73
  • Mar 09, 2019 - Northern Iowa 60 vs. Drake 58
  • Feb 09, 2019 - Drake 83 vs. Northern Iowa 77
  • Jan 13, 2019 - Northern Iowa 57 vs. Drake 54
  • Feb 10, 2018 - Drake 71 vs. Northern Iowa 64
  • Jan 16, 2018 - Northern Iowa 68 vs. Drake 54
  • Jan 28, 2017 - Northern Iowa 71 vs. Drake 63
  • Jan 15, 2017 - Northern Iowa 79 vs. Drake 60
  • Feb 06, 2016 - Northern Iowa 82 vs. Drake 66
  • Jan 09, 2016 - Northern Iowa 77 vs. Drake 44