Drake vs Bradley Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 8

Bradley coach Brian Wardle talks to his team as they play against Arkansas during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in North Little Rock, Ark.
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  • Bradley is a -2.5 point favorite vs Drake
  • Total (Over/Under): 125.5 points
  • Drake / Bradley TV channel: CBSSN

The Drake Bulldogs visit Carver Arena to take on the Bradley Braves on Jan. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Peoria, IL.

Bradley is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Drake vs. Bradley Over/Under is 125.5 total points.

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Drake vs. Bradley Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Drake+2.5 -110O 125.5 -105+120
Bradley -2.5 -110U 125.5 -115-145

Drake vs Bradley Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Drake will win this college basketball game with 70.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Drake vs Bradley Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Bradley will cover the spread with 58.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Drake has hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 32 games (+17.20 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Drake has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 15 away games (+8.40 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Drake has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.10 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Drake have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.30 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Drake has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.10 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Bradley has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 18 games at home (+15.35 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Bradley has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 18 games at home (+12.20 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Bradley has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 34 games (+4.00 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Bradley have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+2.30 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Bradley has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 34 games (+2.11 Units / 5% ROI)

Drake Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Drake has a 6-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 10-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.65 Units / 4.7% ROI
  • 4-8 when betting the Over for -4.8 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • 8-4 when betting the Under for +3.6 Units / 27.27% ROI

Bradley Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Bradley has a 6-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.7 Units / -11.04% ROI).

  • 12-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +10 Units / 1.72% ROI
  • 10-4 when betting the Over for +5.6 Units / 36.48% ROI
  • 4-10 when betting the Under for -7.05 Units / -45.63% ROI

Drake Offensive Stats & Trends:

Drake had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (515 assists/ 304 TOs) last season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Drake averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (304 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Drake averaged 80.3 points per game (2,569 points/32 games) last season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Drake had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (515 assists/ 304 TOs) last season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Bradley Offensive Stats & Trends:

Bradley is shooting 43% from three (163/380) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Bradley has made 10.9 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.9

Bradley shot 37% from three (280/758) last season — tied for 20th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Bradley is shooting 39% from three (443/1,138) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Drake Defensive Stats & Trends:

Drake averaged 26.8 defensive rebounds per game (858 rebounds/32 games) last season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Drake has 123 steals this season — 2nd most among Missouri Valley Teams

Drake averaged 6.4 steals per game (206 steals/32 games) last season — tied for 4th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Drake has averaged 7.2 steals per game (329 steals/46 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Bradley Defensive Stats & Trends:

Bradley has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (350/874) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 44%

Bradley averaged 7.3 steals per game (234 steals/32 games) last season — tied for best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Bradley has averaged 8.1 steals per game (121 steals/15 games) this season — 2nd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Bradley has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (1,076/2,647) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 44%


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