Drake vs Valparaiso Picks and Prediction – 12/6/2024

The Drake Bulldogs head to Valparaiso on Thursday to take on the Beacons. Drake is 7-0 on the season. The Bulldogs are averaging 74.1 points scored per game with 7.7 made three pointers. Drake will play their first road game on Thursday. Stay up to date with our expert's college basketball picks. 

The Drake Bulldogs beat Georgia Southern in their last game 61-47. Drake had four players score double digit points in the win. Daniel Abreu led the way with 15 points. Bennett Stirtz leads Drake on the season with an average of 17.3 points scored per game. 

The Valparaiso Beacons are 4-3 on the season. Valparaiso is averaging 79.4 points scored per game with 6.9 made three points. The Beacons carry a 4-1 home court record. Valparaiso lost to Drake last season 81-70.

The Valparaiso Beacons lost to DePaul in their last game 89-70. Cooper Schwieger led the way in the loss with 19 points. All Wright and De La Cruz Monegro each scored 10 points. Schwieger leads the Beacons on the season with 13.1 points scored per game. 

The Drake Bulldogs are 4-2 against the spread this season. Drake will have a tough game for their first road game of the season. Valparaiso play their best basketball at home but are coming off of a loss. Watch for Drake to remain unbeaten but they are laying too many points. Final Score Prediction, Drake Bulldogs win but the Valparaiso Beacons cover ATS 74-70.