The Murray State Racers (8-3, 0-0 MVC) are favored (-7.5) to build on a four-game win streak when they host the Drake Bulldogs (6-5, 0-0 MVC) at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at CFSB Center. The game airs on ESPN+. The over/under is set at 156 for the matchup.
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Murray State Cover -7.5 vs Drake -109
Murray State vs. Drake betting lines
- Murray State moneyline odds to win: -340
- Drake moneyline odds to win: +269
- Spread: Murray State (-7.5)
- Total: 156
Murray State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread last season, Murray State fared worse when played at home, covering four times in 11 home games, and seven times in 13 road games.
- When it came to point totals, the Racers hit the over less often at home last season, as they went over the total four times in 11 opportunities (36.4%). In road games, they hit the over nine times in 13 opportunities (69.2%).
- At home last season, Murray State won more often as a moneyline favorite, posting a record of 6-3 (.667). On the road, it was 2-3 (.400) as a moneyline favorite.
Last season stats
- Last year, the Racers were 239th in college basketball on offense (71.8 points scored per game) and 85th defensively (69.2 points allowed).
- Last season, Murray State was 271st in college basketball in rebounds (30.5 per game) and 60th in rebounds conceded (29.3).
- Last season the Racers were ranked 300th in college basketball in assists with 11.8 per game.
Murray State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-4-0 (Home: 4-1-0; Away: 0-1-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 7.5+: 4-1-0 (As Favorite: 5-2-0; As Underdog: 2-2-0)
- O-U-P: 8-3-0 (Home: 3-2-0; Away: 1-0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-1 (Home: 4-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.7 (56th in nation) | 44.7 (244th) | 35.8 (79th) | 31.0 (178th) | 16.7 (72nd) | 12.6 (253rd) |
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Drake statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Drake’s winning percentage against the spread at home was .357 (5-9-0) last season. On the road, it was .600 (6-4-0).
- Bulldogs games finished above the over/under 28.6% of the time at home (four of 14) last season, and 50% of the time away (five of 10).
Last season stats
- The Bulldogs were lifted by their defense last season, as they ranked second-best in the country by giving up just 58.9 points per game. They ranked 285th in college basketball in points scored (69.8 per contest).
- Although Drake grabbed just 28.7 rebounds per game (25th-worst in college basketball), it ranked best in college basketball by allowing just 22.3 rebounds per contest.
- The Bulldogs ranked 184th in college basketball with 13.5 dimes per contest.
Drake betting records this season
- ATS Record: 4-5-0 (Home: 1-4-0; Away: 1-0-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 7.5+: 1-0-0 (As Favorite: 1-5-0; As Underdog: 3-0-0)
- O-U-P: 5-4-0 (Home: 3-2-0; Away: 0-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-4 (Home: 1-4; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-0)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.8 (123rd in nation) | 40.9 (70th) | 34.0 (147th) | 32.5 (254th) | 15.6 (120th) | 8.6 (fourth) |
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