Drake vs. Washington State Picks, Odds, Starting Lineups For the 2024 March Madness Round of 64
The Drake Bulldogs will take on the Washington State Cougars for the final game of Thursday's Round of 64. Can Tucker DeVries and the Bulldogs outlast Isaac Jones and the Cougars? Let's take a look at the latest odds and starting lineups for Drake vs. Washington State in the Round of 64.
Peter Alexis - March 20, 2024, 8:00 PM EDT
5 minDrake vs. Washington State Picks, Odds, Starting Lineups For the 2024 March Madness Round of 64
The 2024 March Madness has had an exciting opening day, and will conclude the action with the Drake Bulldogs taking on the Washington State Cougars in the late slate.
The Drake Bulldogs are back in the Madness for the third time in four years, and will look to turn the tide following recent shortcomings. They were bounced in the first round in their last three attempts, but did win once in the First Four a few years back. The Bulldogs are hoping to get over the hump this time around, and they'll need the coach's son to carry the load.
Tucker DeVries, son of head coach Darian DeVries, has been one of the best players in the Missouri Valley Conference this year, averaging nearly 22 points per game. He put the team on his back in the MVC Tournament, lifting them over Indiana State and punching their ticket to the dance.
Can DeVries keep dominating against a Washington State squad past their peak? The Cougars dropped their first game in the Pac-12 Tournament, and haven't looked the same since their impressive seven-game winning streak in February that culminated in an upset of the Arizona Wildcats. Let's take a look at the latest odds for Drake vs. Washington State, and examine their starting lineups for the Round of 64 battle in Charlotte
Drake vs. Washington State Start Time, Where to Watch, and Odds
- Date: Thursday, March 21, 2024
- Start Time: 10:05 pm ET
- Where to Watch: TruTV
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Drake vs. Washington State Odds and Betting Data
TEAM | SPREAD | MONEYLINE | IMPLIED CHANCE |
|---|---|---|---|
Drake Bulldogs | -1.5 (-110) | -120 | 54.5% |
Washington State Cougars | +1.5 (-110) | +100 | 50% |
This line opened at -1 for Washington State before rapidly flipping to Drake -1.5 in the first 24 hours. Bettors are backing the Bulldogs to finally get their Round of 64 victory on Thursday night, and they have all the momentum to get it done.
These two squads are separated by only one point, and it's anyone's game for the chance to take on 2nd-seeded Iowa State on Friday.
Drake is now the slim favorite in this Round of 64 matchup, sitting with -120 odds on the moneyline to get a win and advance. This implies a 54.5% shot to win and advance to the Round of 32, and they'll have to lean on Tucker DeVries to get it done.
On the other side, Washington State isn't far behind with +100 odds. They hold a 50% chance to upset the Bulldogs, and with a spread this close, it could go either way. Isaac Jones will try to lift the Cougars to an underdog victory.
Drake vs. Washington State Prediction
The Washington State Cougars overperformed this year, and nearly won the Pac-12 regular season title. They had the aforementioned winning streak last month, but have seemed to fizzle out since then.
Similar to a South Carolina squad, they had a great season that nobody expected out of them, but they will be overmatched by a hotter team in this Round of 64 matchup. The Drake Bulldogs are on a tear, and took down the expected tournament team in the MVC Championship with a win over Indiana State.
Tucker DeVries and co. are playing with all of the confidence in the world now. They've been here twice before, and have the experience to fix what went wrong in the past. Washington State is a stranger to the tournament, and isn't ready to get it done under the bright lights of March Madness. Back the Bulldogs to get the monkey off their back and advance to Saturday.
Drake vs. Washington State Prediction: Drake -1.5 (-110) (Bet $110 to collect $210) Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
Drake vs. Washington State Projected Lineups
Drake projected lineup:
- F: Darnell Brodie
- G: Kevin Overton
- G: Conor Enright
- G: Tucker DeVries
- G: Atin Wright
Washington State projected lineup:
- F: Oscar Cluff
- F: Jaylen Wells
- F: Isaac Jones
- F: Andrej Jakimovski
- G: Myles Rice
Drake March Madness Odds
The Drake Bulldogs have been here before, but are still not expected to make it very far. They will hope to get over the historical losing streak and advance past the First Round for the first time since 1971. However, they will struggle to get much further than a win or two, and face difficult +20000 odds to go all the way.
Washington State March Madness Odds
The Washington State Cougars have longshot odds to win it all this year, despite an impressive season. They currently sit back at +15000 in the middle of the pack, and will need some miraculously upsets if they can even escape the first round. The Cougars had a better than expected regular season and should be proud of it, but are unlikely to make major noise in the tournament.
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