The Drake Bulldogs (6-1) clash against the Iowa State Cyclones (8-2) at Wells Fargo Arena. The game begins at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018.
Iowa State Cyclones vs. Drake Bulldogs Free Prediction
In Iowa State’s last game, they thoroughly outplayed the Alabama State Hornets, 79-53. The Cyclones had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.1 vs. 23.7) and had a much better turnover percentage (16.7 vs. 25.2). Iowa State was lifted by Michael Jacobson, who was the top scorer from either team with 17 points on 7-for-9 shooting.
The Bulldogs easily got past the Buena Vista Beavers in their last matchup, 98-52. The Bulldogs had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.629 vs. 0.286) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (41.2 vs. 25.5). Nick Norton was the game’s high scorer with 17 points on 7-for-8 shooting from the field.
Marial Shayok and Jacobson have played well over the last five games for Iowa State. Shayok has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Jacobson has put up 0 points a game during that span.
The offense of Drake will go head-to-head against the stingy defense of Iowa State. Dating back to last season, the Bulldogs rank 177th in offensive efficiency, while the Cyclones are 35th in defensive efficiency. The Cyclones figure to have the edge on that side of the ball. Also, the Cyclones rank 49th in turnover percentage (17.0 percent), while the Bulldogs rank 260th in opponents’ turnover percentage (17.5 percent).
Iowa State Cyclones vs. Drake Bulldogs Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Iowa State, ATS Winner – Drake, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Drake averages 24.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 89th in the NCAA. Iowa State ranks 248th in three pointers allowed per game (25.1).
The Cyclones rank 40th in assists per game (14.2) while the Bulldogs rank 187th in assists allowed per game (14.2).
Iowa State ranks 23rd in steals per game (5.7) while Drake ranks 141st (6.0).
The Cyclones rank sixth in blocks allowed per game (3.0) while the Bulldogs rank 122nd (3.5).
Iowa State averages 36.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 91st in the nation. Drake ranks 194th in rebounds allowed per game (36.3).
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