Washington State vs. Drake Odds
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The 2024 NCAA Tournament field has been announced and Washington State will take on Drake in Round 1 of the East region. Here’s everything you need to know about Washington State vs. Drake odds, spread and more.
Washington State opened as a 1.5-point favorite over Drake in the first round off the NCAA Tournament, with the total set at over/under 138.5 points scored by both teams combined.
Find out how 7-seeded Washington State and 10-seeded Drake matchup statistically ahead of their opening round matchup.
Statistical Matchup
| Washington St. | Drake | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OFF | Rank | Rank | DEF |
| Effective FG% | 95 | 207 | Effective FG% |
| Turnover % | 109 | 143 | Turnover % |
| Rebound Rate | 62 | 1 | Rebound Rate |
| Free Throw Rate | 214 | 134 | Free Throw Rate |
| Tempo | 316 | 150 | Tempo |
| DEF | Rank | Rank | OFF |
| Effective FG% | 35 | 27 | Effective FG% |
| Turnover % | 263 | 14 | Turnover % |
| Rebound Rate | 29 | 315 | Rebound Rate |
| Free Throw Rate | 183 | 185 | Free Throw Rate |
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Washington State vs. Drake Analysis
Drake is a draw no power team wanted to see. This team is old, experienced, and led by one of the best players in the country — not just mid-majors — in Tucker DeVries.
The Bulldogs might close a betting favorite and have proven they can beat high-level competition by blasting Nevada and taking down Indiana State twice.
Drake is the best defensive rebounding team in the country, very key against a Wazzu team that usually has an edge on the offensive glass with their elite size.
Myles Rice is Wazzu’s stud guard, but Drake has plenty of “Bulldogs” to throw at him and make him uncomfortable.
—Ky McKeon
For more coverage of the 2024 NCAA Tournament and Selection Sunday, make sure to check out our experts’ live reactions to the bracket reveal and the Selection Sunday live show, where you can get their instant analysis on every matchup as well as some early insights to help you make your bets.