A nine-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the Bradley Braves (9-4) when they welcome the Drake Bulldogs (10-3) to Carver Arena. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 31, 2019.
Drake Bulldogs at Bradley Braves Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Braves defeated the Toledo Rockets 78-66, while the Bulldogs beat the Air Force Falcons 85-80.
The Bulldogs, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.6, had an extraordinary mark of 43.3, while the Falcons had a turnover percentage of 21.2 (above their season average of 16.1). Meanwhile, Bradley played a nearly flawless game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.482 (above their season average of 0.225) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.1 (below their season average of 35.6). Toledo put up marks of 0.172 and 30.4, respectively, for those same stats. Darrell Brown played a key role for Bradley with 29 points and six rebounds. Roman Penn had a good outing for Drake, contributing 22 points, nine assists and five rebounds.
The Bulldogs dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last contest, Drake won 77-68. Drake made good use of their 36 trips to the free throw line, making 31 of them (86.1 percent). Bradley, on the other hand, was just 6-9 (66.7 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Expect this one to be a clinic on boxing out as two of the nation’s top rebounding teams go head-to-head. The Braves rank 29th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.6 percent), while Drake ranks ninth in defensive rebounding percentage (78.5 percent).
Drake Bulldogs at Bradley Braves Odds Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Bradley, ATS Winner – Drake, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Bradley ranks 17th in rebounds per game (41.3) while Drake ranks 185th (34.6).
- The Bulldogs average 6.6 steals per game, which ranks 115th in the NCAA. The Braves rank 126th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- Bradley ranks 36th in assists allowed per game (10.5) while Drake ranks 38th (10.5).
- The Bulldogs rank 155th in three pointers attempted per game (21.8) while the Braves rank 246th (18.2).
- Drake ranks 45th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while Bradley ranks 109th (3.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Braves have scored an average of 77.6 points per game (5.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 59.6 points per game (3.7 below their season average).
- The Bulldogs have scored an equal number of points as their opponents. For the season, Drake has defeated opponents by an average of 7.2 points.
