Drake Bulldogs vs. Belmont Bruins: How to watch NCAA Basketball online, TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch Drake vs. Belmont basketball game

By Scout Staff

Dec 29, 2024 at 3:50 pm ET • 3 min read

Halftime Report

Only one more half stands between Drake and the win they were favored to collect coming into this afternoon. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead Belmont 39-21.

Drake entered the matchup having won 11 straight and they're just one half away from another. Will they make it 12, or will Belmont step up and spoil it? We'll know soon.

Who's Playing

Belmont Bruins @ Drake Bulldogs

Current Records: Belmont 9-3, Drake 11-0

How To Watch

When: Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 3 p.m. ET
Where: Knapp Center -- Des Moines, Iowa
TV: ESPN Plus
Follow: CBS Sports App
Online Streaming: Catch select College Basketball matches on Fubo (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
Ticket Cost: $30.88

What to Know

We've got another exciting Missouri Valley matchup on schedule as the Belmont Bruins and the Drake Bulldogs are set to tip at 3:00 p.m. ET on Sunday at Knapp Center. The Bruins know how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 82 points or more in their past six contests -- so hopefully the Bulldogs like a good challenge.

Belmont is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering UC Irvine just ended the team's five-game winning streak last Thursday. They fell 92-84 to the Anteaters. The Bruins were up 39-25 in the first but couldn't hold on to the lead.

Belmont's loss came about despite a quality game from Carter Whitt, who shot 4-for-6 from downtown and almost dropped a double-double on 25 points and nine assists. The team also got some help courtesy of Isaiah Walker, who went 5 for 9 en route to 16 points.

Even though they lost, Belmont was working as a unit and finished the game with 25 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.

Meanwhile, Drake put another one in the bag last Saturday to keep their perfect season alive. They came out on top against Green Bay by a score of 72-62.

Drake's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Isaiah Jackson, who dropped a double-double on 21 points and 12 rebounds. Jackson had some trouble finding his footing against Kansas State two weeks ago, so this was a step in the right direction. Another player making a difference was Cam Manyawu, who went 6 for 9 en route to 16 points plus seven rebounds and two steals.

Belmont's defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-3. As for Drake, they pushed their record up to 11-0 with the win, which was their 22nd straight at home dating back to last season.

Sunday's match is shaping up to be a masterclass in shooting: Belmont just can't miss this season, having drained 48.3% of their field goals per game. However, it's not like Drake struggles in that department as they've made 50% of their field goals this season. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.

Belmont is hoping to beat the odds on Sunday, as the experts think they're headed for a loss. For those looking to play the spread, take note: they are a solid 3-0 against the spread when playing on the road.