Bradley Braves vs Drake Bulldogs Betting Picks & Predictions
Day 3 of Arch Madness featured a semifinal matchup between the third-seeded Bradley Braves and the second-seeded Drake Bulldogs. Both teams secured wins in their quarterfinal
Game outlook
Day 3 of Arch Madness featured a semifinal matchup between the third-seeded Bradley Braves and the second-seeded Drake Bulldogs. Both teams secured wins in their quarterfinal matchups, with Bradley defeating UIC 74-47 and Drake defeating Evansville 79-58. Drake has won the last three meetings between the two teams, including a recent 74-66 victory. Despite this, Bradley holds a 92-69 advantage in the all-time series. Drake opened as the betting favorite at -2 and the line has remained steady leading up to the game. The winner of this matchup will advance to the tournament final on Saturday evening.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Braves +110 | Bulldogs -130
Spread: Braves +2 (-110) | Bulldogs -2 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 136.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Drake will win straight-up is 57%.
Bradley Braves
Bradley defeated an exhausted UIC team to advance to the semifinals with a 22-10 overall record and a third-place finish in the MVC. The Braves shot 52.8% from the field and dominated the glass, led by Connor Hickman's 20 points. With a balanced offensive attack, Bradley averages 74 points per game, hitting 46.7% of their field goals and 36.1% of their three-pointers. Defensively, the Braves allow 67.7 points per game and hold opponents to 41.71% shooting from the field. With a power ranking of 28, the Braves are ranked 141 in offense and 64 in defense. This season, Bradley is 22-10 overall and 16-13-2 ATS. Letting. It. Fly. 👌 pic.twitter.com/ovl7rx9zRB