The Drake Bulldogs (24-6, 15-4 MVC) visit the Bradley Braves (22-8, 15-4) Sunday. Tip from Carver Arena is set for 4 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Drake vs. Bradley odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
Drake recorded its 10th straight win when it destroyed Illinois State 82-51 Wednesday to cover as a 15.5-point home favorite. The Bulldogs are 7-3 against the spread (ATS) over that span to improve to 13-15-1 ATS this season.
Bradley took down Valparaiso 76-66 Wednesday to cover as an 8.5-point road favorite to mark its 9th win in a row. The Braves are 6-0-1 ATS in their last 7 games to improve to 17-11 ATS this season.
Drake beat Bradley 86-61 to cover as a 2.5-point home favorite in their first matchup this season on Jan. 14 as the Over (131) connected.
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Drake at Bradley odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:05 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Drake +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Bradley -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Drake +3.5 (-115) | Bradley -3.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 132.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Drake at Bradley picks and predictions
Prediction
Bradley 69, Drake 65
Moneyline
PASS.
I think the home team emerges with the victory Sunday, but Bradley (-160) does not present enough value to make a moneyline wager. Focus on the spread and/or total instead.
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Against the spread
LEAN BRADLEY -3.5 (-105).
The Braves are 6-0-1 ATS in their previous 7 games and 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games against a team with a road winning percentage greater than .600. The Braves are an MVC-best 11-2-1 ATS at home this season while the Bulldogs are just 4-7 ATS on the road.
The favorite is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings between these programs and the home team is also 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings.
Over/Under
BET OVER 132.5 (-110).
As it stands, this would be the 2nd-lowest closing line for Drake in its last 10 games; the Over is 7-3 in that span. The Over is also 6-0 in its last 6 road games and 5-0 in its last 5 road games against a team with a winning home record.
The Over is 6-4 in Bradley’s last 10 games.
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