The Bradley Braves will try to cover the point spread at Carver Arena on Saturday when they get a visit from the Drake Bulldogs in NCAA basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, Bradley sat as -7-point favorites over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook
Drake Bulldogs vs Bradley Braves Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Drake Bulldogs will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Saturday; they are 12-8-1 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Bradley Braves are 14-8-1 ATS. Drake Bulldogs are 12-9 on betting the total; Bradley Braves are 7-15-1.
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Bradley Braves at No. 111 and the Drake Bulldogs at No. 205 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Bradley's No. 228-ranked offense, averaging 68.17 PPG, against a Bulldogs defense that ranks No. 186 at 74.04 PPG. The Braves field goal percentage has averaged 43.58% so far, less than the Bulldogs marksmen have achieved on the year, 44.81% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Bulldogs endured a 78-67 loss at the hands of the Salukis on Tuesday, despite a 22-point effort from Reed Timmer at Knapp Center.
Elijah Childs scored 18 points leading the Braves to a 69-67 victory over Loyola-Chicago at Carver Arena on Wednesday.
Next Betting Matchups
Drake at Loyola-Chicago, Wednesday, February 7th
Bradley at Northern Iowa, Wednesday, February 7th