Drake vs Bradley Prediction, Picks & Odds | 07 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Drake vs Bradley

The Drake Bulldogs battle the Bradley Braves, with tip-off scheduled for 21:00 on Wednesday, January 7.

Bradley really stand out on the spread. Back them at -6.5 to beat Drake with the confidence that the favorites cover the line at -120.

Drake Bulldogs previous game saw them claim a 74-72 home win over Indiana State Sycamores.

Bradley Braves lost on the road in their last game. Murray State Racers won 86-66.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Drake had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. They recorded a 63-48 win over Bradley. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in seven Drake victories.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Bradley	21-12	2560	2422	138	17-4	4-8	1L
Drake	14-20	2552	2544	8	7-12	7-8	1L

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Drake vs Bradley Prediction & Picks

Head into Drake vs Bradley with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, best correct score pick and a value-driven bet builder. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

Bet on Bradley against the spread, with an attractive line of -6.5 that the favorites get the job done. There are odds of -120 that are currently on offer for this college contest.

Our team of college basketball handicappers track current injuries closely. Combined with recent form, this helps us identify the best value odds. A data-led approach backed by key stats and the latest team news keeps our analysis sharp.

Key Drake vs Bradley stats:

• The -6.5 line has been covered by Bradley in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -6.5 line has been covered by Bradley in 3 of their last 5 games at home.

Bradley -6.5 Probability

According to the top betting apps, there’s a 54.6% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

Bradley -6.5 @ -120 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Drake 71 - 80 Bradley

If you want to take a chance on a correct score, then Bradley to enjoy a 80-71 win could be along the right lines. There are enormous odds for this particular outcome.

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Drake vs Bradley Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Bradley are -313 favorites and that means a 76% chance of winning this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. At +245, Drake are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

6.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 144.5 right now. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you’re going for Over 144.5, then the odds are -110.

If you’re betting on college basketball, we recommend heading to the top betting sites and scanning through the wide range of team props and game lines. There’s the opportunity to wager pre-game and in-game.

Moneyline

Drake

+245

Bradley

-313

Point Spread

Drake +6.5

-110

Bradley -6.5

-110

Total Points

Under 144.5

-110

Over 144.5

-110

If you’re looking for an alternative to the main game lines, check out the player props instead. It’s great to wager on Total Points, Three-Pointers, Assists, Steals, Blocks and Rebounds as potential options.

There are some exciting college basketball micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer. The long-ball option pays better, and in today’s game, you can never discount the three-pointer.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Drake Stats

Bradley Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 150.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 134.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 144.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 144.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.30 pts and allowed 71.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 69.20 pts and allowed 65.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 151.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 145.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 144.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 144.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.60 pts and allowed 72.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 77.60 pts and allowed 67.50 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Missouri Valley	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Belmont	26-6	2684	2347	337	15-3	11-3	2L
Northern Iowa	23-12	2447	2144	303	13-5	10-7	5W
Bradley	21-12	2560	2422	138	17-4	4-8	1L
Illinois State	20-12	2404	2190	214	15-4	5-8	1L
Murray State	20-12	2667	2558	109	14-4	6-8	2L
UIC	19-15	2567	2379	188	11-7	8-8	1L
Valparaiso	17-15	2278	2300	-22	13-4	4-11	1L
Southern Illinois	16-16	2336	2226	110	8-8	8-8	1L
Drake	14-20	2552	2544	8	7-12	7-8	1L
Indiana State	11-21	2354	2383	-29	8-7	3-14	1L
Evansville	7-25	2143	2447	-304	5-12	2-13	2L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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