The Drake Bulldogs (16-6, 7-4 MVC) and Belmont Bruins (16-6, 9-2) tangle in a Missouri Valley Conference Sunday matinee. Tip at the Curb Event Center Arena is at 3 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Drake vs. Belmont odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
Drake has shot the ball well (49.1% from the floor) in going 5-1 over its last 6 games and 4-2 against the spread (ATS). The Bulldogs are coming off an ATS loss in their last game as they were a -6.5 favorite in a 70-68 win over Indiana State Tuesday.
Belmont has shot lights-out from distance in going 10-1 since Dec. 18. Over that stretch, the Bruins have connected on 40% of their 3s, and they are frequent launchers from distance, averaging 25.9 attempts per game over that stretch. Belmont is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games.
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