Drake vs Murray State

League: NCAAB | Date: 2026-01-21 07:00 PM EST | Last Updated: 2026-01-21 11:16 AM EST

Drake vs Murray State on 2026-01-21

💰 Best Bet #1 [Murray State / Spread / -5.5 at -110 / 55% / Murray State enters on a 12-game win streak with strong offensive output averaging 84.1 points in MVC play, while Drake struggles at 3-7 in their last 10; line movement shows stability favoring the Racers despite public lean.]

💰 Best Bet #2 [Under / Total / 142.5 at -110 / 52% / Both teams show defensive trends in recent matchups, with Drake allowing higher points but Murray State’s efficiency suggesting a controlled pace; simulation leans slightly under based on adjusted efficiencies and rebounding rates.]

💰 Best Bet #3 [Murray State / Moneyline / -220 / 53% / Racers’ superior form and head-to-head dominance (won first meeting by 9) provide value against a fading Drake squad, aligned with sharp money indicators.]

Game Times

ET: 7:00 PM
CT: 6:00 PM
MT: 5:00 PM
PT: 4:00 PM
AKT: 3:00 PM
HST: 1:00 PM

💸 Public Bets
[40% / 60%]

💰 Money Distribution
[35% / 65%]

💹 Market Alignment
[Aligned]

📉 Line Movement
Line opened at -5 and held steady at -5.5, with slight money on Murray State despite public interest in the favorite.

💡 Mathematical Edge (EV)
[+3.2% on Murray State spread; EV derived from win streak differential and efficiency metrics outweighing home advantage for Drake.]

Simulation Results
| Metric | Value |
|——–|——-|
| Win % for Drake | 45.0% |
| Win % for Murray State | 53.0% |
| Spread Cover % for Drake | 52.0% |
| Over/Under Probability | Over: 48% / Under: 52% |
| Average Total Points | 142.0 |
| 95% Confidence Interval for Margin | [-15.0, 8.0] |

Top 3 Player Props
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⚖️ Analysis Summary

Public sentiment leans toward Murray State, aligning with sharp money and recent form data showing the Racers’ dominance in MVC play. Following the public here is optimal as metrics confirm positive EV without contrarian signals like reverse line movement. Overall game scoring outlook points to a moderate total, with defensive rebounding and tempo favoring a slight under.

🔮 Recommended Play
[Follow the public with Murray State] — mathematical probability supports the Racers based on streak and efficiency edges.

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