Wed, February 24th at 7:30 PM EST
February 24, 2027 β’ Knapp Center, Des Moines
NCAAB PREVIEW β’ February 24, 2027
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Illinois State Redbirds (1-1) meets Drake Bulldogs (1-0) at Knapp Center, Des Moines.
Illinois State Redbirds
Visiting Side
Record
1-1
Drake Bulldogs
Home Side
Record
1-0
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
46%
Illinois State Redbirds
VS
54%
Drake Bulldogs
Projected Score
ILL 84
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DRA 88
Data Confidence
Low
Data Used
0 of 4 categories
- Insufficient data to confidently project a winner.
Illinois State Redbirds
STAT
Drake Bulldogs
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Drake Bulldogs plays on familiar turf at Knapp Center, Des Moines.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Illinois State Redbirds Could Win
Illinois State Redbirds generates 76.8 points per game while shooting 46.3%.
Why Drake Bulldogs Could Win
Drake Bulldogs produces 73.6 points per game on - shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Illinois State Redbirds's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
Knapp Center, Des Moines
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
Team Points
Jon Carroll
20.0
Team Assists
Owen Larson
5.0
Team Points
Johnny Kinziger
23.0
Team Assists
Johnny Kinziger
4.5
Consensus Pool
Live Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Illinois State Redbirds (62.0%)
Drake Bulldogs (38.0%)
Total Submissions: 68 circles
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