Drake Bulldogs vs N. Dakota Fighting Hawks Point Spread Picks

This is Drake's best team in more than a decade, but it's questionable if it's ready to cover big point spreads. The Bulldogs do come off a 44-point win over Chicago State, but everybody destroys that team. Drake also shot 60.5% in that game, and that likely won't happen again. The Bulldogs have also played several cupcakes. North Dakota is picked to finish middle-of-the-pack in the Summit League, and there is some talent there, including Filip Rebraca, who is averaging 17.6 points and 6.4 rebounds for the Fighting Hawks. Drake has gone OVER three of its last four lined games, including by nearly 40 points against Chicago State. The OVER is 11-5-1 in North Dakota's last 17 road games, and Drake has gone OVER seven of its last 10 after an ATS win. The Fighting Hawks have covered six of their last eight games after an ATS loss. Take North Dakota and the OVER.

North Dakota went 13-1 at home this season, but they posted a 4-13 road record which is why this line is so high. However, this team is playing great defensively right now and has won six straight games including three straight away from home. Since mid February (seven games), the Fighting Sioux have allowed just 59 points per game, shaving about 9 points per game off their average before that. Meanwhile, Drake's offense has faltered of late. In their last five games, they have averaged just 63.4 per game, losing three of the five. This line is based on entire season numbers and doesn't accurately reflect recent performance. Take North Dakota plus the points.