Drake is a solid team that beat one of the NCAAB's darlings this season, Indiana State in the conference final. Drake is a good balanced team with a solid defense and attack and they play a Washington State team that started the season off with a bang, beating Arizona twice but then faltered in the second half and lost to Colorado in the conference tournament. They will have their hands full with Drake and this game will be a tight game but Drake should pull off the win and upset as the 10th seed over the Cougars. Drake beat a good Akron and Nevada team this season so they are no slouch and good at 3 point shooting.

Drake are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games. Drake are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games. Drake are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games played in March. Washington State are 12-6 ATS in their last 18 games. Washington State are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games played in March. Drake are 5-1 ATS this season when the line is +3 to -3. Drake are 5-2 ATS in neutral court games. Drake are 6-0 ATS this season after a win by 6 points or less. The Cougars are 0-2 ATS this season and 1-7 ATS in the last few seasons as a neutral court underdog or pick . The Cougars are 3-3 ATS playing on a neutral court.

Best bet: lay the points with Drake.