| MATCHUP | Bradley Braves | Drake Bulldogs |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 14-8 | 12-10 |
| Spread | +1.5 -108 | -1.5 -112 |
| Moneyline | +105 | -125 |
| Total | Over 150.5 (-112) | Under 150.5 (-108) |
| Where | Knapp Center, Des Moines, IA | |
| When | Saturday, January 31, 2026 | |
| Time | 06:00 PM EST | |
| TV | CBSSN | |
Drake Bulldogs Preview
The Drake Bulldogs have a 12-10 overall record this season and a 6-5 record in the MVC. They are coming off an 82-78 home win against Evansville and their previous three games were a 76-62 away win against Indiana State, a 101-90 home win against Murray State and a 74-67 away loss against UIC.
Offensively, Drake averages 77.4 points per game, while allowing 72.4 points per game defensively. The Bulldogs shoot with 45% from the field and grab 36.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.8 assists per game. They average 3.1 blocks per game and 6.3 steals per game defensively.
Jalen Quinn leads Drake in scoring and assists, with an average of 18.9 points and 3.3 assists per game, while shooting with 46.5% from the field and 77.1% from the free throw line. Okku Federiko is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.4 per game.
Bradley Braves Preview
The Bradley Braves have a 14-8 overall record this season and a 7-4 record in the MVC. They are coming off an 85-70 home loss against UIC and their previous three games were a 75-68 home win against Indiana State, an 88-62 away loss against Illinois State and a 94-90 overtime away win against Evansville.
Offensively, Bradley averages 77.7 points per game, while allowing 73.3 points per game defensively. The Braves shoot with 43% from the field and grab 34.8 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.8 assists per game. They average 3.1 blocks per game and 8.6 steals per game defensively.
Jaquan Johnson leads Bradley in scoring and assists, with an average of 17 points and 3.5 assists per game, while shooting with 44.3% from the field and 77.9% from the free throw line. Ahmet Jonovic is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.3 per game.
Bradley Braves @ Drake Bulldogs Betting Trends: January 31, 2026
Why the Drake Bulldogs will win
- Drake has won 26 of its last 30 games against Conference opponents at Knapp Center.
- Bradley has lost three of its last four road games.
- Bradley has lost the first half in each of its last five road games.
Why the Bradley Braves will win
- Bradley has won eight of its last nine Saturday day games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last nine day games between Bradley and Drake have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
- Six of Bradley’s last seven games at Knapp Center have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.
Bradley vs Drake Prediction
In this Bradley vs Drake Prediction, Drake is coming as -1 home favorites. Bradley has been the better team this season but they have been very ineffective against the spread, with a 7-14 ATS record this season. Both teams have been in good form lately, as Drake is 4-1 in its last 5 games and Bradley 4-2 in its last 6, but Bradley is just 2-8 against the spread in its last 10 games and I don’t trust them on the road. Both teams have similar offensive and defensive numbers but Drake has a better field goal percentage and the edge both in rebounds and assists, so I expect them to get the job done and win at home. Take Drake on the moneyline.