The Drake Bulldogs have had a great year so far and would love a ticket to the dance. NIU could feel the wrath of a Drake team that lost their last game of the regular season to Bradley. The Bulldogs finished the regular season with a 24-3 straight-up record and they were an impressive 20-5 ATS. During the regular season, they beat NIU twice, one by eight points and the other by 21. In Drake's 15 conference wins, they outscored their foes by 12 points a game. NIU is playing this game on no rest. Drake has the edge on the offensive and defensive sides of the court and is well-rested.

Play on Drake.