Drake Bulldogs vs Bradley Braves predictions, Jan 31, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

8 months ago

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In what promises to be an exciting NCAA college basketball matchup, the Drake Bulldogs will face off against the Bradley Braves on January 31, 2026. Both teams have been in good form recently, with each winning three of their last five matches.

The Drake Bulldogs will have the home court advantage in this contest, which is reflected in the bookmakers’ odds, favoring them slightly at 1.8. However, the Bradley Braves are not to be underestimated, with odds of 1.86 indicating that they are viewed as strong contenders for the win.

In terms of recent form, both teams have shown resilience and determination, making this matchup a difficult one to predict. The Drake Bulldogs will look to capitalize on their home court advantage and tactical strengths, while the Bradley Braves will aim to continue their winning streak and secure a valuable away victory.

Ultimately, this game could go either way, with both teams capable of pulling off a win. Basketball fans can anticipate a closely contested and thrilling encounter between these two competitive sides.

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Drake
52.1%

Bradley
47.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 77:77

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.73		2
	1.8		2
	1.8		1.86
	1.83		2

Latest Results

28.01.26 Drake Bulldogs basketball – Evansville Purple Aces basketball – 82:78
24.01.26 Indiana State Sycamores basketball – Drake Bulldogs basketball – 62:76
21.01.26 Drake Bulldogs basketball – Murray State Racers basketball – 101:90
17.01.26 Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – Drake Bulldogs basketball – 74:67
14.01.26 Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – Drake Bulldogs basketball – 78:56

24.01.26 Bradley Braves basketball – Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – 70:85
21.01.26 Bradley Braves basketball – Indiana State Sycamores basketball – 75:68
17.01.26 Illinois State Redbirds basketball – Bradley Braves basketball – 88:62
13.01.26 Evansville Purple Aces basketball – Bradley Braves basketball – 90:94 OT
10.01.26 Bradley Braves basketball – Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – 75:69

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Drake won 3.

Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.

Drake may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Drake won 11 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 1385:1332. (average 69.3:66.6).

Including home matches between the teams, Drake won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 636:577. (average 70.7:64.1).

Latest Head To Head

07.01.26 Bradley Braves basketball – Drake Bulldogs basketball – 93:66
09.03.25 Drake Bulldogs basketball – Bradley Braves basketball – 63:48
16.02.25 Drake Bulldogs basketball – Bradley Braves basketball – 59:61
08.01.25 Bradley Braves basketball – Drake Bulldogs basketball – 57:64
09.03.24 Drake Bulldogs basketball – Bradley Braves basketball – 72:67

Standings

NCAA College Basketball Outrights

1. Arizona Wildcats: 4.75 (15.3%)

2. Michigan Wolverines: 5.75 (12.64%)

3. Duke Blue Devils: 10 (7.27%)

4. Connecticut Huskies: 12 (6.06%)

5. Houston Cougars: 12 (6.06%)

6. Iowa State: 17 (4.28%)

7. Purdue Boilermakers: 17 (4.28%)

8. Illinois Fighting Illini: 18 (4.04%)

9. Florida Gators: 19 (3.83%)

10. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 19 (3.83%)

11. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 23 (3.16%)

12. Texas Tech: 26 (2.8%)

13. Michigan State: 31 (2.34%)

14. Brigham Young: 31 (2.34%)

15. Kansas Jayhawks: 31 (2.34%)

16. Vanderbilt Commodores: 36 (2.02%)

17. Alabama Crimson Tide: 41 (1.77%)

18. Arkansas Razorbacks: 51 (1.43%)

19. Virginia Cavaliers: 67 (1.08%)

20. Tennessee Volunteers: 81 (0.9%)

21. Louisville: 81 (0.9%)

22. North Carolina: 81 (0.9%)

23. St. Johns Red Storm: 91 (0.8%)

24. Clemson: 126 (0.58%)

25. Iowa Hawkeyes: 126 (0.58%)

26. Kentucky Wildcats: 126 (0.58%)

27. Auburn Tigers: 176 (0.41%)

28. Wisconsin Badgers: 201 (0.36%)

29. SMU Mustangs: 201 (0.36%)

30. UCLA: 201 (0.36%)

31. Georgia Bulldogs: 201 (0.36%)

32. St. Louis Billikens: 201 (0.36%)

33. NC State: 201 (0.36%)

34. Villanova Wildcats: 251 (0.29%)

35. Miami (FL): 251 (0.29%)

36. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.29%)

37. Texas A&M: 251 (0.29%)

38. Baylor Bears: 351 (0.21%)

39. Indiana Hoosiers: 351 (0.21%)

40. UCF Knights: 351 (0.21%)

41. Seton Hall Pirates: 351 (0.21%)

42. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.21%)

43. San Diego State: 351 (0.21%)

44. Missouri Tigers: 351 (0.21%)

45. USC Trojans: 351 (0.21%)

46. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.15%)

47. TCU: 501 (0.15%)

48. Oklahoma Sooners: 501 (0.15%)

49. Stanford Cardinal: 501 (0.15%)

50. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.15%)

51. Ole Miss Rebels: 751 (0.1%)

52. West Virginia: 751 (0.1%)

53. New Mexico: 751 (0.1%)

54. Butler Bulldogs: 751 (0.1%)

55. Oregon Ducks: 751 (0.1%)

56. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)

57. South Carolina Gamecocks: 1001 (0.07%)

58. LSU: 1001 (0.07%)

59. Pittsburgh Panthers: 1001 (0.07%)

60. Washington Huskies: 1001 (0.07%)

61. Colorado: 1001 (0.07%)

62. Utah Utes: 1001 (0.07%)

63. Northwestern Wildcats: 1001 (0.07%)

64. Notre Dame: 1001 (0.07%)

65. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.07%)

66. Xavier Musketeers: 1001 (0.07%)

67. Mississippi St.: 1001 (0.07%)

68. Creighton: 1001 (0.07%)

69. Cincinnati Bearcats: 1001 (0.07%)

70. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.07%)

71. Providence Friars: 1001 (0.07%)

72. Arizona State: 1001 (0.07%)

73. Miami (Ohio): 1001 (0.07%)

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