Drake Bulldogs vs Bradley Braves 2/5/2020 Picks Predictions Previews

Drake Bulldogs vs Bradley Braves 2/5/2020 Picks Predictions Previews
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In one of the most exciting games of the week, two evenly matched teams, the Drake Bulldogs and Bradley Braves face off at the Knapp Center in Des Moines on February 5. Drake are looking to get back on the winning track and end their two-game losing streak while Bradley are coming off an uninspired performance last Saturday. The Bulldogs and Braves have the same overall record of 15-8 but Bradley are better in the Missouri Valley Conference with a record of 6-4 compared to Drake’s 5-5 standing.

Drake lost their second straight game last Saturday against the Southern Illinois Salukis, 79-72. The Bulldogs were down big in the first half but made a nice run in the second half to close gap. However, their comeback fell short as they lost their eighth game of the season. G Garrett Sturtz led the Bulldogs with 18 points, seven rebounds and three assists off the bench. G Noah Thomas also came off the bench to provide 13 points, four boards and two assists as no Drake starter reached double digit points.

For the season, Drake are 11-1 at home wherein they are averaging 76.2 points and 35.9 rebounds per game while shooting 48.9% from the field, 36.1% from the three-point area and 73.2% from free throws. However, they have lost six out of the last 10 matchups against Bradley. Nevertheless, the Bulldogs are 11-10 ATS this season and 13-7 SU in their last 20 games.

Drake Bulldogs vs Bradley Braves Predictions 2/5/2020

On the other hand, Bradley are coming off a 62-51 defeat at the hands of the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers. It was a total team effort by the Braves since eight out of their nine players who got game time scored. However, no one got to double digits as they struggled from the field in the second half with three players scored eight points each, G Danya Kingsby, G Darrell Brown and G Sean Houpt.

The Braves are not a bad offensive team, averaging 71.6 points and 39.4 rebounds per game. They are shooting 43.8% from the field, 38.1% from beyond the arc and 73.1% from the charity stripe. These numbers go down when they go on the road wherein they are 2-6 this season. Bradley may have six wins against Drake in their last 10 games but it will be tough playing at the Knapp Center. The Braves are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games and 10-5 SU in their last 15.

Drake Bulldogs vs Bradley Braves. The NCAA-B Men’s Pick for this match is the Drake Bulldogs -2.5. The two teams look equal not just in the overall standings but also the quality. Drake and Bradley could easily go to overtime but only one winner will come out this Wednesday. Drake uses their homecourt advantage to gain the upper hand and get the victory. Prediction is 69-68 very close win for the Bulldogs over the Braves.

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