Drake vs Bradley Prediction 1/7/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Drake vs Bradley prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 7th at Carver Arena in Peoria, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Drake Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Drake Bulldogs are 8-7 (2-2) this season after they defeated Indiana State by a score of 74-72 in their last game. Drake trailed 39-33 at halftime, but they scored 41 points in the second half for the comeback win. The Bulldogs shot 53% from the field, 35% on three pointers, and 44% on free throws in the game. Jalen Quinn led Drake with 18 points and five assists, while Jaehshon Thomas added 16 points and three rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Drake lost to Illinois State by a score of 73-56, but did beat Evansville by a score of 66-65 before that. The Bulldogs have scored 77.2 points per game with 35.5 rebounds and 14.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 69.6 points against per game this season. Jalen Quinn is averaging 17.3 points and 3.9 rebounds per game, while Okku Federiko is averaging 12.6 points and 6.2 rebounds per game for the Bulldogs. Drake is shooting 46.2% from the field, 73.4% on free throws, and 36.3% on three pointers this season. 

Bradley Braves Betting Preview

The Bradley Braves are 10-6 (3-2) this year after they lost to Murray State by a score of 86-66 in their last game. Bradley trailed 50-32 at halftime and never had a chance to comeback in the second half in the loss. The Braves shot 33% from the field, 39% on three pointers, and 81% on free throws in the game. Ahmet Jonovic led Bradley with 13 points and six rebounds, while Demarion Burch added 13 points and two assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Bradley lost to Belmont by a score of 88-78, but did beat Evansville by a score of 76-68 before that. The Braves have scored 77.5 points per game with 34.6 rebounds and 12.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 71.6 points against per game this season. Jaquan Johnson is averaging 17.2 points and 3.4 assists per game, while Demarion Burch is averaging 11.6 points and 2.6 rebounds per game for the Braves. Bradley is shooting 43.3% from the field, 73.1% on free throws, and 34.8% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Bradley Braves will win

• Bradley has won each of its last five games at Carver Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Drake has lost four of its last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Bradley has won the first half in three of its last four home games.

Why the Drake Bulldogs will win

• Drake has won each of its last 11 Wednesday night games against Conference opponents.
• Drake has won the first half in eight of its last nine road games against the Missouri Valley Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Nine of the last 10 games between Drake and Bradley have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.
• Each of Drake’s last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Carver Arena have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.

Drake vs Bradley Prediction 

Bradley comes into this matchup after losing their last two games and they have allowed at least 86 points in three of their last five. The Braves are shooting 43% from the field, but they are 2-0 at home in conference play. Drake has won two of their last three games, but they have scored 65 points or fewer in two of their last three. The Bulldogs are shooting 46% from the field, but we have seen some ugly performances from them over the last few weeks. Take Bradley to cover at home.

David Racey's Pick: Bradley -6.5