Drake vs Bradley Prediction 2/16/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Drake vs Bradley Prediction for this college basketball game on Sunday,  February 16th, at the Knapp Center. Let’s take a look at a Drake Bulldogs vs Bradley Braves Pick. 

Bradley Is Gaining Confidence

Bradley is gaining confidence heading into this game and they have won two games in a row. Two games ago against Evansville, they won 80-74 and in the last game against Southern Illinois, they won 78-64. In the second half, they scored 43 points and that was enough to secure the win. Duke Deen had a strong game putting up 25 points, four rebounds, and three assists. There were four different players that put up at least 10 points. In this game, a balanced attack is going to find them successful again. 

Bradley sits with a 20-6 record overall and they have gone 11-13-1 against the spread. The over has hit in 15 of the 25 games so far this season. Bradley is averaging 79.2 points while their defense is giving up 69.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 64th in the league and they are going to need the offense to get out to a fast start here. Duke Deen is averaging 13.7 points while shooting 40.3 percent from the field. 

Why Bradley Will Cover Against Drake

Drake is On Fire

Drake is on fire heading into this game and they have won 11 straight games. Two games ago against Indiana State, they won 85-81 and in the last game against Illinois State, they were able to secure the 84-77 victory. At halftime they were up 40-32 and although they weren’t as good in the second half they still held on for the victory. Bennett Stirtz had a strong game putting up 25 points, seven rebounds, and six assists. 

Drake sits with a 23–2 record overall and they have gone 13-10 against the spread. At home this season straight up they have gone 10-1 against the spread. Drake is averaging 71.7 points while their defense is giving up 59.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 254th while the defense is ranked 2nd. What this team has done on the defensive end has been impressive. Bennett Stirtz is averaging 18.9 points while shooting 49.5 percent from the field and 35.8 percent from behind the three-point line. Drake will meet UIC after this game.

Drake vs Bradley Prediction

I believe that Drake will win this game, but this is way too many points. Bradley’s offense has been elite this season and they are averaging 79.2 points per game. Drake’s defense has been elite, and although Bradley might not hit the 79.2 point mark again here, they are going to find success. Look for Bradley to score at least 70 points, and that will be enough to get the job done. Back Bradley against the spread.