Bradley vs Drake Prediction 2/16/25 College Basketball Picks

The Bradley Braves and Drake Bulldogs meet Sunday in college basketball action at the Knapp Center. Here’s a Bradley vs Drake Prediction. This article will include a Bradley vs Drake Pick.

Bradley Braves Betting Preview 

The Bradley Braves beat Evansville and Southern Illinois, and they play Illinois State, Murray State, and Valparaiso next. The Bradley Braves are averaging 79.2 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 69.4 points on 40.5 percent shooting. Duke Deen is averaging 13.7 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Zek Montgomery is averaging 12.8 points and 3 rebounds. Darius Hannah is the third double-digit scorer and Christian Davis is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Bradley Braves are shooting 40.7 percent from beyond the arc and 77.8 percent from the free throw line. The Bradley Braves are allowing 31.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.1 rebounds per game.

Drake Bulldogs Betting Preview 

The Drake Bulldogs beat Illinois State and Indiana State, and they play UIC, Northern Iowa, and Evansville next. The Drake Bulldogs are averaging 71.7 points on 49.6 percent shooting and allowing 59.2 points on 44.6 percent shooting. Bennett Stirtz is averaging 18.9 points and 4 rebounds, while Mitch Mascari is averaging 11.2 points and 1.2 assists. Daniel Abreu is the third double-digit scorer and Tavion Banks is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Drake Bulldogs are shooting 37.1 percent from beyond the arc and 70.8 percent from the free throw line. The Drake Bulldogs are allowing 30.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 28.3 rebounds per game.

Bradley vs Drake Injury Report

Neither Bradley nor Drake has a player listed on its injury report.

Bradley vs Drake Prediction

Bradley is capable of springing an upset, as the Braves are balanced and have the offensive firepower to give Drake a run for its money. However, Bradley has had issues stepping up in competition and hasn’t shown up in the underdog role lately. Drake beat Bradley on the road last month and is 5-0 SU and ATS in the last five games against Bradley overall. Drake is 12-1 SU at home this season and looks like the team to beat in the MVC. With a top-10 offensive field goal percentage and second in scoring defense, it’s hard to bet against Drake. I’m rolling with the home team and will lay the points with Drake.