Western Illinois vs Drake Prediction, Picks & Odds | 02 Dec 2025
College Basketball Betting Preview: Western Illinois vs Drake
The Western Illinois Leathernecks face the Drake Bulldogs, with tip-off scheduled for 19:30 on Tuesday, December 2.
There’s a case to be made for Drake on the spread when they face Western Illinois. Our prediction is that the betting favorites can cover the -17.5 line at odds of -112 considering they should be superior.
Western Illinois Leathernecks won their previous game, beating St. Ambrose Fighting Bees at home. It was a 89-73 win.
Drake Bulldogs won last time out by a 84-74 scoreline. It was on the road against Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Drake
|
14-20 | 2552 | 2544 | 8 | 7-12 | 7-8 | 1L |
Western Illinois
|
4-26 | 1933 | 2334 | -401 | 3-11 | 1-15 | 5L |
Western Illinois vs Drake Prediction & Picks
Step into Western Illinois vs Drake with confidence as we bring you our main match prediction, projected scoreline and a custom-built bet builder. Dive into each section below for the latest insights.
Game Prediction
There are odds of -112 that Drake will cover the -17.5 line. We think this is a great spread for this college pick where there is lots of of value available.
Team news and current form always play a key role in shaping our expert basketball predictions. We also dig into the latest stats and trends to help deliver the most accurate college hoops picks possible.
Key Western Illinois vs Drake stats:
Drake -17.5 Probability
When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.9% chance of landing a return. However, our analysts in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball bet.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Drake -17.5 on the spread, along with Over 137.5 points and Drake/BTTS Yes on the Result & Both Teams to Score lines.
The same game parlay option is awesome for bettors wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same basketball game. It’s especially good if you have a strong opinion on the likely outcomes and the odds for each selection are combined.
Correct Score Prediction
61
-
81
Drake
Let’s roll the dice and try Drake to achieve a 81-61 winning scoreline. There are huge betting odds for this potential outcome and it’s a fun type of wager to enjoy.
Western Illinois vs Drake 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 strong -5000 favorites to win this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 98% chance of claiming victory. The market suggests that Western Illinois are least likely to win at +1600.
The spread currently stands at 17.5 and the total points line is 135.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you're keen on Over 135.5, this selection is available at -106.
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Western Illinois Stats
Drake Stats
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
- 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +17.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
- +17.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road
- -17.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
- -17.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 146.20 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 144.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 137.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 137.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.40 pts and allowed 74.80 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 66.40 pts and allowed 77.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 140.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 132.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 137.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 137.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.00 pts and allowed 65.70 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 72.20 pts and allowed 59.80 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| 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 |
| Ohio Valley | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tennessee State
|
23-9 | 2577 | 2347 | 230 | 13-2 | 10-7 | 6W |
UT Martin
|
22-11 | 2305 | 2086 | 219 | 13-3 | 9-8 | 1L |
Morehead State
|
20-13 | 2484 | 2466 | 18 | 12-2 | 8-11 | 1L |
Southeast Missouri
|
20-13 | 2460 | 2331 | 129 | 11-5 | 9-8 | 1L |
SIU Edwardsville
|
19-13 | 2271 | 2070 | 201 | 10-6 | 9-7 | 1L |
Lindenwood
|
18-15 | 2566 | 2398 | 168 | 10-5 | 8-10 | 1L |
Tennessee Tech
|
13-18 | 2272 | 2308 | -36 | 8-6 | 5-12 | 2L |
Eastern Illinois
|
13-20 | 2214 | 2321 | -107 | 9-6 | 4-14 | 1L |
Little Rock
|
12-20 | 2257 | 2372 | -115 | 7-6 | 5-14 | 1L |
Southern Indiana
|
7-23 | 2062 | 2212 | -150 | 3-10 | 4-13 | 2L |
|
Western Illinois
|
4-26 | 1933 | 2334 | -401 | 3-11 | 1-15 | 5L |
- 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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