Drake vs Evansville Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Drake vs Evansville

The Drake Bulldogs face the Evansville Purple Aces, with tip-off scheduled for 16:00 on Sunday, December 21.

We are confident that Drake will cover the spread. -3.5 seems a generous line and you can get -102 that they will win by a bigger margin against Evansville.

Drake Bulldogs were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road. Murray State Racers claimed a 81-72 win.

Evansville Purple Aces lost their last game, being beaten at home to Belmont Bruins 83-78.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 65-61 win for Drake when they last played Evansville. In the past 10 H2H games, Drake have won every time.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Drake	14-20	2552	2544	8	7-12	7-8	1L
Evansville	7-25	2143	2447	-304	5-12	2-13	2L

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Drake vs Evansville Prediction & Picks

Our Drake vs Evansville betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, our correct score angle and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

It’s time to go for Drake against the spread, especially with a -3.5 line at odds of -102. Our prediction is that the betting favorites can achieve a comfortable victory in this college matchup.

It’s important to know which players are unavailable for the upcoming college hoops action along with the current form of each team. If you're after stats, you're in the right place because they form the foundation of our basketball predictions.

Key Drake vs Evansville stats:

• The -3.5 line has been covered by Drake in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -3.5 line has been covered by Drake in 15 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Evansville in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Evansville in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Evansville in 2 consecutive games.
• The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Evansville in 3 consecutive games against Drake.

Drake -3.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 50.5% chance of this pick winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Drake 79 - 71 Evansville

There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on Drake to record a 79-71 victory. There’s a huge return if we get this right.

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Drake vs Evansville Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Drake are regarded as having a 61% chance of winning this college game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -159. Evansville are the underdogs at +130 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The current spread is 2.5 and the total points line is 141.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you're keen on Over 141.5, this selection is available at -106.

Consider every angle when placing your college basketball bets. The top betting apps offer a nice selection of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the contest.

Moneyline

Drake

-159

Evansville

+130

Point Spread

Drake -2.5

-114

Evansville +2.5

-106

Total Points

Under 141.5

-114

Over 141.5

-106

As an alternative to the game lines, check out the player prop bets that are available. It’s especially great if you have a view when it comes to Turnovers, Steals, Blocks and Points, while there are lots of other options.

There are some exciting college basketball micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer. The long-ball option pays better, and in today’s game, you can never discount the three-pointer.

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Drake Stats

Evansville Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 148.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 135.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 143.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 143.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.60 pts and allowed 68.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 70.10 pts and allowed 65.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 144.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 141.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 143.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 143.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 69.40 pts and allowed 74.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 71.60 pts and allowed 70.20 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Missouri Valley	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Belmont	26-6	2684	2347	337	15-3	11-3	2L
Northern Iowa	23-12	2447	2144	303	13-5	10-7	5W
Bradley	21-12	2560	2422	138	17-4	4-8	1L
Illinois State	20-12	2404	2190	214	15-4	5-8	1L
Murray State	20-12	2667	2558	109	14-4	6-8	2L
UIC	19-15	2567	2379	188	11-7	8-8	1L
Valparaiso	17-15	2278	2300	-22	13-4	4-11	1L
Southern Illinois	16-16	2336	2226	110	8-8	8-8	1L
Drake	14-20	2552	2544	8	7-12	7-8	1L
Indiana State	11-21	2354	2383	-29	8-7	3-14	1L
Evansville	7-25	2143	2447	-304	5-12	2-13	2L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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