The Indiana State Sycamores (6-1) will host the Drake Bulldogs (6-0) in an early-season Missouri Valley Conference showdown. Drake has covered the spread in the last 10 head-to-head meetings, winning nine of those outright.
The Drake Bulldogs are rated No. 2 in the CollegeInsider.com Top 25, behind only Gonzaga. In the KenPom ratings, Drake is No. 67. They are 47th in adjusted offensive efficiency. They have also faced the 281st-rated schedule in terms of strength. Drake averages 74.7 ppg, shoots 47.7% from the floor and 35.8% from three. They shine from the free-throw line, ranking 11th making 80.3%.
???????????????? ??????!
Wilkins | 21 points (5 three-pointers)
Brodie | 15 points, 11 rebounds
DeVries | 21 points, 4 assists#DrakeALLIN#DSMHometownTeam pic.twitter.com/RJkLc3fqNm— Drake Basketball (@DrakeBulldogsMB) November 27, 2022
On defense, the Bulldogs are and 93rd in adjusted defensive efficiency. They are also in the top-80 in the fewest points allowed and in opponent's field goal and three-point shooting percentage. Tucker Devries, a 6'7 sophomore, is the only double-digit scorer on the team leading the way with 21.7 ppg.