Who's Playing

Drake @ Bradley

Current Records: Drake 24-6; Bradley 22-8

What to Know

After two games on the road, the Bradley Braves are heading back home. Bradley and the Drake Bulldogs will face off in a Missouri Valley battle at 4 p.m. ET Sunday at Carver Arena. Both teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.

The Braves picked up a 76-66 victory over the Valparaiso Beacons this past Wednesday. Bradley's forward Rienk Mast did his thing and had 18 points in addition to nine boards.

Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Drake at home against the Illinois State Redbirds this past Wednesday as the squad secured an 82-51 win. Four players on Drake scored in the double digits: guard Tucker DeVries (18), guard Garrett Sturtz (14), guard D.J. Wilkins (12), and guard Roman Penn (12).

Barring any buzzer beaters, Bradley is expected to win a tight contest. They are currently seven-for-seven against the spread in their most recent games, a trend bettors might want to take into account.

The Braves are now 22-8 while the Bulldogs sit at 24-6. Two defensive stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Bradley comes into the contest boasting the 13th fewest points allowed per game in college basketball at 61.3. As for Drake, they have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 40.70%, which places them 32nd in college basketball.

How To Watch

  • When: Sunday at 4 p.m. ET
  • Where: Carver Arena -- Peoria, Illinois
  • TV: ESPN2
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $27.00

Odds

The Braves are a 3-point favorite against the Bulldogs, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 3-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Bradley have won ten out of their last 18 games against Drake.

  • Jan 14, 2023 - Drake 86 vs. Bradley 61
  • Feb 12, 2022 - Bradley 68 vs. Drake 59
  • Jan 19, 2022 - Bradley 83 vs. Drake 71
  • Feb 27, 2021 - Bradley 67 vs. Drake 61
  • Feb 26, 2021 - Drake 80 vs. Bradley 71
  • Mar 07, 2020 - Bradley 76 vs. Drake 66
  • Feb 05, 2020 - Drake 73 vs. Bradley 60
  • Dec 31, 2019 - Bradley 80 vs. Drake 72
  • Feb 19, 2019 - Drake 77 vs. Bradley 68
  • Jan 16, 2019 - Drake 69 vs. Bradley 52
  • Mar 02, 2018 - Bradley 63 vs. Drake 61
  • Feb 03, 2018 - Drake 78 vs. Bradley 68
  • Dec 28, 2017 - Drake 66 vs. Bradley 64
  • Mar 02, 2017 - Bradley 67 vs. Drake 58
  • Feb 25, 2017 - Bradley 82 vs. Drake 74
  • Feb 04, 2017 - Bradley 79 vs. Drake 72
  • Feb 20, 2016 - Bradley 73 vs. Drake 70
  • Jan 30, 2016 - Drake 80 vs. Bradley 70