A five-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the Drake Bulldogs (6-2) when they take on the Milwaukee Panthers (5-3) at Knapp Center. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 3, 2019.
Milwaukee Panthers vs. Drake Bulldogs Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Bulldogs defeated the Murray State Racers, 63-53, while the Panthers lost a close one to the George Washington Colonials, 66-63.
Drake’s 0.510 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Murray State, who had a rate of 0.358. The Bulldogs’ mark was below their season average of 0.548, while the Racers’ was below their season average of 0.554. Milwaukee, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (25.7 vs. 23.3). Drake was led by D.J. Wilkins, who contributed 18 points and five rebounds. Darius Roy, meanwhile fueled Milwaukee with 14 points and six rebounds.
The Bulldogs won the sole contest between these two teams last season, 75-61. Drake’s 0.526 effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Milwaukee, who had a rate of 0.377.
Drake appears to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Bulldogs rank 39th in effective field goal percentage (0.540), while Milwaukee ranks 205th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.505) since the 2018-19 season.
Milwaukee Panthers vs. Drake Bulldogs Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Drake, ATS Winner – Drake, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Drake ranks 41st in assists per game (15.3) while Milwaukee ranks 269th (11.7).
- The Bulldogs rank 122nd in three pointers allowed per game (21.4) while the Panthers rank 290th (25.4).
- Drake ranks 104th in blocks per game (3.7) while Milwaukee ranks 175th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- The Panthers rank 68th in steals allowed per game (5.6) while the Bulldogs rank 264th (7.3).
- Drake ranks 74th in rebounds allowed per game (33.2) while Milwaukee ranks 244th (36.4).