The No. 7 seed Washington State Cougars and the No. 10 seed Drake Bulldogs link up in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament on Thursday at 10:05 p.m. ET. Drake is a 1-point favorite in the latest Drake vs. Washington State via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 139 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our college basketball odds page). 

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The model knows Drake junior guard Tucker DeVries is the most consistent playmaker for this team. DeVries has a smooth offensive game that features a sweet jumper. The Iowa native averages 21.8 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. In his last outing, DeVries dropped 27 points, seven rebounds, and five assists.

The model also knows Washington State senior forward Isaac Jones brings terrific athleticism and length onto the court. Jones leads the team in both scoring (15.4) and rebounds (7.4). On Mar. 14 versus Stanford, he finished with 16 points, six rebounds, and went 7-of-12 from the field. 

Now, the model has set its sights on Drake vs. Washington State. We can tell you the model is leaning Over on the point total, and it also says one side of the spread has all the value! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any college basketball picks.

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