The Racers will play the Bulldogs on Sunday, January 5th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 3:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2024-25 college basketball season, Murray State and Drake are set to hit the hardwood on Sunday, January 5th, 2025. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2024-25 season in full stride, Murray State currently has a 96.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Drake is 98.33.
- Away Murray State - Murray State starts this game with a 1-3 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Missouri Valley Conference for away team wins.
- Home Drake - Drake meets Murray State boasting a 7-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 2nd in the Missouri Valley Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Murray State currently ranks 3rd (0.333) in the Missouri Valley Conference, with Drake now standing 2nd (0.667) for their conference win percentage in the 2024 Missouri Valley Conference for the 2024-25 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Murray State has a 0.500 overall win percentage, with Drake matching up with a 0.923 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Murray State currently possesses 7-7 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Drake has tallied a 12-1 standing as the 2024-25 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Oh, Murray State 7-7, Drake 12-1, clash on Sunday, January 5th, 2025. Conference records crucial for tournament seeds. Murray State 1-2, Drake 2-1 in Missouri Valley Conference, battle for supremacy.
Murray State, Drake both on a losing streak, seeking redemption in showdown. Wizard predicts intense magic on the court, sparks will fly, spells cast. Review the tables below for point spread, total, moneylines. Bet legally at BetRivers, BetMGM for thrilling action-packed college basketball.
Don't miss out on the fierce competition, witness the clash of titans. Murray State, Drake fight for glory, pride, victory within reach. We've also listed futures odds, current standings for your convenience. So grab your wand, spellbook, and get ready for an epic battle!
Best Racers at Bulldogs Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Drake is a -9.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Murray State is a +9.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 126.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 126.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Drake is a -550 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Murray State is a +400 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Murray State
Drake
1/05/25 3:00pm EST | +9.5 -105-9.5 -115 |
Underdog Murray State - Murray State bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +9.5 Murray State underdog bet wins if they lose by 9 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 10 or more.
Favorite Drake - Drake bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -9.5 Drake favorite bet wins if they win by 10 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 9 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Murray State at Drake Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Murray State
Drake
First to 5 Points
1/05/25 3:00pm EST | +125-175Bet |
Murray State
Drake
First to 10 Points
1/05/25 3:00pm EST | +145-210Bet |
Murray State
Drake
First to 15 Points
1/05/25 3:00pm EST | +165-250Bet |
Murray State
Drake
Game to Overtime
1/05/25 3:00pm EST | Yes +1000No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Drake | 31-4 | 0.886 | 14-2 | 9-1 | 17-3 | - | 0.850 | L1 |
| Murray State | 16-17 | 0.485 | 8-5 | 5-8 | 9-11 | +8 | 0.450 | L1 |
Murray State & Drake Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
Murray State Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Murray State YR: futures available
Drake Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Drake YR: futures available
Murray State & Drake Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Murray State vs Drake College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, January 5th, 2025 at 3:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Murray State vs Drake Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Murray State vs Drake Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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