Drake Bulldogs
Northern Iowa Panthers
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- Consensus
- Stats
- Odds
- Trends
- Props
Drake Bulldogs vs Northern Iowa Panthers Prediction – 2/23/2025
The Drake Bulldogs will face off with the Northern Iowa Panthers on February 23, 2025, at 4:00 pm EST. As excitement builds for this highly anticipated matchup, sports betting enthusiasts are eager to weigh their options. With the opening betting odds from DraftKings Sportsbook placing the Northern Iowa Panthers as +1.5 underdogs, it's time to delve into what makes these teams tick and where the potential betting value lies.
Overview of Drake Bulldogs
The Drake Bulldogs have been a force to reckon with in recent seasons. Known for their tenacious defense and solid team chemistry, the Bulldogs pride themselves on their ability to control the tempo of the game. This season, they've shown remarkable consistency and resilience on the court, making them a formidable opponent for any team. Their game strategy leans heavily on strong defensive plays and capitalizing on opponents' mistakes. This kind of approach often pays dividends in tight games.Overview of Northern Iowa Panthers
The Northern Iowa Panthers have a reputation for their strategic prowess and ability to adapt to various styles of play. This season, their performance has been characterized by a mix of youthful energy and experienced leadership. The Panthers excel in quick transitions and have the ability to shift the game's momentum in their favor within moments. Their determination and focus on the court keep them competitive, even against top-tier teams like the Bulldogs.Betting Insights
In the current matchup, the Northern Iowa Panthers are +1.5 underdogs, suggesting a closely contested game. Historically, when these two teams have clashed, games have often been decided by narrow margins. The total set at 127.5 -115 indicates that oddsmakers expect a moderately low-scoring affair, reflecting the defensive strengths of both squads.Key Factors
One key factor will be the Bulldogs' ability to impose their defensive will. Their success often hinges on how well they can shut down the Panthers’ dynamic offense. For Northern Iowa, exploiting fast-break opportunities and efficient ball movement will be crucial. Controlling the pace and maintaining low turnovers could tip the scales in their favor.Pick and Analysis
Given the closely matched nature of these two teams, we could be looking at a game that goes down to the wire. The Bulldogs' ability to enforce their defensive game plan will be critical, but the Panthers' resilience and adaptability cannot be underestimated. With the Panthers positioned as +1.5 underdogs, there's intriguing value in betting on their potential to cover. However, considering the Bulldogs' recent record and defensive strength, they should narrowly emerge as victors in what promises to be a thrilling contest. Betting on the Panthers to cover could yield a positive return but wagering cautiously at the current spread is advisable. Check out all our free picks on every NCAABB game daily in our NCAABB betting section.Consensus
Spread Pick Consensus
+1.5/-110
0%
DRAKE
-1.5/-110
0%
NIOWA
Moneyline Pick Consensus
+110
0%
DRAKE
-130
0%
NIOWA
Total Pick Consensus
125.5/-110
0%
UN
125.5/-110
0%
OV
Stats
- Team Stats Per Game
- Advanced Game Stats
- Rushing
- Special Teams
Offense/Defense
DRAKE
Team Stats Per Game
NIOWA
71.33
PTS GM
67.75
49.89
FGA
55.07
.494
FG%
.440
.369
3PT%
.353
9.96
ORB
8.14
0.75
DRB
0.81
30.26
TRB
30.93
21.52
FTA
15.71
.706
FT%
.709
13.63
AST
10.79
2.3
BLK
2.43
11.52
TO
11.93
15.78
PF
17.04
Defense/Offense
DRAKE
Team Stats Per Game
NIOWA
59.19
PTS GM
75.14
46.44
FGA
54.43
.449
FG%
.497
.311
3PT%
.374
6.85
ORB
8.21
0.65
DRB
0.89
24.37
TRB
33.11
16.44
FTA
19.75
.725
FT%
.698
9.41
AST
14.18
2.11
BLK
2.96
14.04
TO
10.46
17.33
PF
14.82
Offense/Defense
DRAKE
Advanced Game Stats
NIOWA
60.7
Pace
66.2
115.9
Off.Rate
102.4
.431
FTr
.285
.370
3PAr
.417
.593
TS%
.542
55.4
TRB%
48.3
55.3
AST%
44.5
14.6
STL%
10.1
8.0
BLK%
7.0
.563
eFG%
.514
16.1
TOV%
16.0
36.3
ORB%
24.6
.304
TF/FGA
.202
Defense/Offense
DRAKE
Advanced Game Stats
NIOWA
60.7
Pace
66.2
96.2
Off.Rate
113.5
.354
FTr
.363
.384
3PAr
.358
.545
TS%
.589
44.6
TRB%
51.7
45.1
AST%
52.4
8.8
STL%
9.2
6.7
BLK%
9.2
.509
eFG%
.564
20.6
TOV%
14.1
25.2
ORB%
26.5
.257
TF/FGA
.253
Odds
- Spread
- MoneyLine
- Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
DRAKE
NIOWA
DRAKE
NIOWA
Consensus
-1.5 (-112)
+1.5 (-115)
+1.5 (-112)
-1.5 (-109)
Open
Current
Book
DRAKE
NIOWA
DRAKE
NIOWA
Consensus
-114
-105
+104
-126
Open
Current
Book
Over
Under
Over
Under
Consensus
125.5 (-110)
125.5 (-110)
125.5 (-110)
125.5 (-110)
Betting trends
- Betting Trends
- Head to Head
- Teams Last 10
DRAKE
Betting Trends
- Last 3
- Last 5
- Last 10
NIOWA
2-1-0
Win/Loss/Tie
3-0-0
2-1-0
ATS W/L/P
3-0-0
72.33
Avg Score
81.33
65
Avg Opp Score
71.67
4-1-0
Win/Loss/Tie
5-0-0
3-2-0
ATS W/L/P
4-1-0
71.4
Avg Score
75.6
64.2
Avg Opp Score
68.2
9-1-0
Win/Loss/Tie
8-2-0
6-4-0
ATS W/L/P
7-3-0
71.9
Avg Score
71.5
62.4
Avg Opp Score
67.3
DATE
TM
LN
ML
SC
01/29/2025
NIOWA
122.5
+246
52
DRAKE
-7.5
-310
66
02/24/2024
DRAKE
144.5
-130
77
NIOWA
1.5
+108
91
01/27/2024
NIOWA
141.5
+361
63
DRAKE
-9.5
-484
77
02/15/2023
DRAKE
139.5
-264
82
NIOWA
6.0
+208
74
02/01/2023
NIOWA
137.5
+292
81
DRAKE
-8.0
-387
88
02/05/2022
NIOWA
144.0
+153
74
DRAKE
-4.0
-186
69
01/22/2022
DRAKE
142.5
+143
82
NIOWA
-3.5
-176
74
02/17/2021
DRAKE
140.0
-197
77
NIOWA
4.5
+162
69
02/10/2021
NIOWA
144.0
+387
59
DRAKE
-9.5
-527
80
03/06/2020
DRAKE
130.0
+415
77
NIOWA
-9.5
-565
56
Drake Bulldogs
03/21/24
DRAKE
113.3
-97
50
WASHST
0.7
-85
54
03/10/24
DRAKE
256.5
+230
144
INDST
-5.1
-281
137
03/09/24
BRADLY
55.1
+47
27
DRAKE
-1.0
-57
29
03/08/24
EVANS
160.7
+843
65
DRAKE
-15.6
-1491
88
03/03/24
BRADLY
250.5
+287
112
DRAKE
-7.6
-351
126
02/24/24
DRAKE
221.7
-199
118
NIOWA
3.5
+166
140
02/21/24
BELM
95.8
+253
43
DRAKE
-6.5
-350
52
02/18/24
MURST
219.0
+544
111
DRAKE
-14.6
-723
146
02/13/24
DRAKE
143.5
-326
75
EVANS
6.9
+252
72
02/10/24
DRAKE
44.9
+46
23
BRADLY
-1.1
-56
21
Northern Iowa Panthers
03/09/24
NIOWA
59.3
+108
29
INDST
-3.0
-139
38
03/08/24
BELM
166.3
-140
69
NIOWA
1.9
+115
75
03/03/24
NIOWA
233.5
+236
139
SILL
-5.9
-287
119
02/27/24
VALP
100.1
+695
37
NIOWA
-11.3
-1509
46
02/24/24
DRAKE
221.7
-199
118
NIOWA
3.5
+166
140
02/21/24
NIOWA
81.6
-76
45
ILLST
0.6
+63
50
02/18/24
BRADLY
216.7
-244
97
NIOWA
7.1
+202
114
02/14/24
NIOWA
64.4
-147
38
VALP
1.5
+116
30
02/11/24
NIOWA
143.9
-181
67
ILLCHI
3.7
+148
73
02/07/24
MSRST
135.7
+160
64
NIOWA
-4.4
-197
71
