The Drake Bulldogs (18-2, 8-2 MVC) are 7.5-point favorites as they attempt to continue a three-game home win streak when they square off against the Northern Iowa Panthers (13-8, 7-3 MVC) on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Knapp Center. The game airs at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The point total is 122.5 in the matchup.
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Drake Cover -7.5 vs Northern Iowa -110
Drake vs. Northern Iowa betting lines
- Drake moneyline odds to win: -350
- Northern Iowa moneyline odds to win: +277
- Spread: Drake (-7.5)
- Total: 122.5
Drake statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Drake has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered three times in nine games when playing at home, and it has covered two times in five games when playing on the road.
- At home, the Bulldogs go over the total 22.2% of the time (two of nine games). They hit the over more often in away games, eclipsing the total in 40% of games (two of five).
- As a moneyline favorite, Drake has won a higher percentage of its games when playing at home (.889) compared to road games (.750).
Recent trends
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Bulldogs have had a tough time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 68.0 points per contest over that stretch compared to the 71.4 they’ve racked up over the course of this season.
- Drake has been less stingy on the defensive side of the ball as of late, giving up 59.3 points per game over its past 10 contests compared to the 58.0 points per game its opponents are averaging on the 2024-25 season.
- During their past 10 contests, the Bulldogs are making 0.6 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (6.2 compared to 6.8 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from deep in that span (34.1% compared to 35.4% season-long).
Drake betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-9-0 (Home: 3-6-0; Away: 2-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 7.5+: 3-8-0 (As Favorite: 4-9-0; As Underdog: 5-0-0)
- O-U-P: 7-11-0 (Home: 2-7-0; Away: 2-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 11-2 (Home: 8-1; Away: 3-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-0)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.7 (26th in nation) | 43.4 (172nd) | 29.1 (330th) | 21.3 (first) | 13.9 (172nd) | 9.9 (41st) |
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Northern Iowa statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2024-25 against the spread, Northern Iowa has a better winning percentage at home (.818, 9-2-0 record) than away (.667, 4-2-0).
- Panthers games have finished above the over/under 45.5% of the time at home (five of 11), and 50% of the time away (three of six).
Recent trends
- The Panthers are putting up 72.3 points per game over their previous 10 games, which is 3.5 fewer points than their average for the season (75.8).
- Over its past 10 games, Northern Iowa is surrendering 70.1 points per game, 2.4 more points than its season average (67.7).
- The Panthers are sinking 0.9 fewer threes per game in their past 10 games (6.2) compared to their season average (7.1), and they are posting a worse three-point percentage over their previous 10 contests (31.5%) compared to their season mark (36.9%).
Northern Iowa betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-7-0 (Home: 9-2-0; Away: 4-2-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 7.5+: 1-0-0 (As Favorite: 11-4-0; As Underdog: 2-3-0)
- O-U-P: 8-12-0 (Home: 5-6-0; Away: 3-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 11-4 (Home: 9-2; Away: 2-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-4 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.1 (fourth in nation) | 43.9 (207th) | 30.1 (302nd) | 28.6 (57th) | 14.1 (152nd) | 10.0 (50th) |
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