Drake vs Indiana State Picks and Predictions for Saturday, January 24, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 01/24/2026, 02:55 AM ET

Drake vs Indiana State Information

The Drake Bulldogs will be back on the road Saturday afternoon for a 1:00 PM matchup in Indiana against the Indiana State Sycamores. Drake has ten wins and 10 losses coming into Saturday, having won two of the last three after an 11-point home victory against Murray State. The Indiana State Sycamores return home Saturday afternoon two games below .500 this season through 20 games played, having lost four of the last five-, including two in a row after a 7-point road loss to Bradley. Stay in the news with our College Basketball Picks.

Drake Preview

Offensively, Drake is averaging 77.2 points on 45% shooting from the floor this season, and the Bulldogs poured in 101 points in their last outing. Defensively, Drake has allowed 72.6 points per game this season, but has given up an average of more than 80 points per game during their last three losses. Jalen Quinn leads the Drake offense this season, averaging 18.1 points and 3.4 assists per game. Jaeshon Thomas is second on the team, averaging 11.5 points per game this year. Big man Okku Federiko is third on the team with 10.9 points to go along with the team-leading 5.7 rebounds per game.

Indiana State Preview

The Indiana State offense has been the team's biggest strength this season, averaging 76.2 points on 46% shooting from the floor. Defensively, Indiana State is allowing 25.1 points per game this season, but has given up an average of 80 points per game during their current 2-game losing streak. Ian Scott leads the Indiana State offense this season, averaging 14.6 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. Wagner averages 12.6 points, and Sterling Young is third on the team, averaging 10.1 points per game. Xavier Hall averages 7.9 points to go along with a team-high 4.4 assists.

Drake vs Indiana State Prediction

Both teams have solid offenses, but each has struggled recently. Look for each team to continue their struggles Saturday afternoon as each looks to end their recent skid. Expect a low-scoring battle as Drake does the work on the road. Take the Drake Bulldogs to get the win and cover against Indiana State to extend their current winning streak. Final Score Prediction, Drake Bulldogs win and cover 73-62.

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