Bradley Braves at Drake Bulldogs Free Prediction 02/05/20

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The Bradley Braves (15-8, 6-4 MVC) will be at the Knapp Center to clash with the Drake Bulldogs (15-8, 5-5 MVC) in a MVC matchup. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.

Bradley Braves at Drake Bulldogs Betting Odds

Both teams lost in their last contest. The Bulldogs fell to the Southern Illinois Salukis, 79-72, while the Braves were defeated by the Loyola Chicago Ramblers, 62-51.

Bradley held Loyola Chicago to an effective field goal percentage of 0.466 (below their season average of 0.562) while Drake had an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.9 (above their season average of 23.8). Garrett Sturtz had a good performance for Drake with 18 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Ville Tahvanainen led the way for Bradley, putting up six points and seven rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Darrell Brown led the Braves to an 80-72 win. He recorded 19 points and eight assists. One of Bradley’s biggest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 19-22 (86.4 percent), while the Bulldogs were just 5-8 (62.5 percent).

Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Drake currently ranks 253rd in possessions per game (68.0) and Bradley is 292nd (67.0). Moreover, the Braves, who rank 45th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 percent), will face a tough challenge against the Bulldogs, who rank eighth in defensive rebounding percentage (78.4 percent).

Bradley Braves at Drake Bulldogs Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Drake, ATS Winner – Drake, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Bradley ranks 38th in rebounds per game (39.4) while Drake ranks 202nd (34.3).
  • The Bulldogs rank 24th in assists per game (15.9) while the Braves rank 78th (14.3).
  • The Bulldogs average 21.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 150th in the NCAA. The Braves rank 269th in three pointers allowed per game (25.4).
  • Drake ranks 173rd in steals per game (5.8) while Bradley ranks 232nd (4.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Braves have scored an average of 66.0 points per game (5.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.2 points per game (3.7 above their season average).
  • The Bulldogs have been outscored by an average of 0.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Drake has defeated opponents by an average of 4.2 points.