NCAAB · Final

Bradley Braves Defeat Drake Bulldogs 87-73

Saturday, January 31, 2026, 6:00 PM ET · Knapp Center

Bradley Braves 87, Drake Bulldogs 73, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Bradley Braves vs Drake Bulldogs?

Bradley Braves beat Drake Bulldogs 87-73 at Knapp Center on January 31, 2026.

Who was favored in Bradley Braves vs Drake Bulldogs?

Bradley Braves were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -135 (about 57% implied). The favorite won.

In a competitive NCAAB matchup, the Bradley Braves triumphed over the Drake Bulldogs with a final score of 87-73 at the Knapp Center. This victory marks a significant moment for Bradley, who continues to assert their strength in the league with a current away record of 15-8, while Drake falls to 12-11 overall.

Bradley entered the game with a mixed recent form, having a record of 6-4 in their last ten games, but they were coming off a loss against the UIC Flames. Despite this setback, they managed to maintain an average of 76.2 points scored per game while allowing 77.7 points. Their performance at home has been notably stronger, with a home record of 5-1 compared to a less favorable away record of 1-3. In contrast, Drake has been on a three-game winning streak, averaging 80.4 points scored and allowing 75.4 points in their last five games. Their home record stands at 3-2, reflecting a solid performance on their own court.

In their previous meeting on January 8, 2026, Bradley had dominated Drake with a significant 93-66 victory. This recent history added an extra layer of anticipation to the rematch, as Drake aimed to turn the tide on their home floor. The head-to-head record between the two teams now stands at 2-2, indicating a competitive rivalry.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any players missing from either side, which meant both teams were likely fielding their strongest lineups for this crucial matchup. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Braves favored by 2.5 points, with a total set at 150.5 for the game. This indicated a close contest was expected, but Bradley's performance ultimately exceeded those expectations.

The game conditions were typical for a basketball matchup, with both teams looking to capitalize on offensive opportunities. As the game progressed, key plays highlighted the Braves' offensive efficiency. Jaehshon Thomas made a pivotal 10-foot jumper, extending Bradley's lead, while Ahmet Jonovic contributed significantly with an alley-oop dunk that energized the crowd. The scoring plays demonstrated Bradley's ability to execute under pressure, as they maintained their lead throughout the second half.

Viewers were treated to a display of athleticism and strategy, with Bradley's offensive prowess on full display as they outscored Drake in crucial moments. The final score of 87-73 reflects not only the Braves' ability to capitalize on their scoring opportunities but also their defensive efforts against Drake's high-scoring offense.

In conclusion, the Bradley Braves' victory over the Drake Bulldogs underscores their competitive edge in the NCAAB landscape, while Drake will need to regroup after this loss to continue their season effectively.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	BRAD -2.5	150.5 o -108 / u -112	Bradley Braves -135 · Drake Bulldogs +114

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Leaders

PointsJalen Quinn32Drake Bulldogs
AssistsJalen Quinn3Drake Bulldogs
ReboundsAndrew Alia11Drake Bulldogs
PointsAlex Huibregtse29Bradley Braves
AssistsJaquan Johnson6Bradley Braves
ReboundsAhmet Jonovic8Bradley Braves

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Drake Bulldogs

Last 10: 6-4Streak W374 scored · 75.8 allowed per game3-2 at home

W82-78vs Evansville Purple AcesJan 29
W76-62at Indiana State SycamoresJan 24
W101-90vs Murray State RacersJan 22
L67-74at UIC FlamesJan 17
W76-73at Southern Illinois SalukisJan 15
L76-78vs Belmont BruinsJan 10
L66-93at Bradley BravesJan 8
W74-72vs Indiana State SycamoresJan 4
L56-73vs Illinois State RedbirdsDec 30
W66-65at Evansville Purple AcesDec 21

Bradley Braves

Last 10: 6-4Streak L176.2 scored · 77.7 allowed per game1-3 away

L70-85vs UIC FlamesJan 25
W75-68vs Indiana State SycamoresJan 22
L62-88at Illinois State RedbirdsJan 17
W94-90at Evansville Purple AcesJan 14
W75-69vs Northern Iowa PanthersJan 10
W93-66vs Drake BulldogsJan 8
L66-86at Murray State RacersJan 4
L78-88at Belmont BruinsJan 2
W76-68vs Evansville Purple AcesDec 30
W73-69vs Southern Illinois SalukisDec 21

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Belmont	26-6	-	16-4
Bradley	21-13	3	13-7
Illinois State	23-13	4	12-8
Murray State	20-13	4	12-8
UIC	19-16	4	12-8
Northern Iowa	23-13	5	11-9
Valparaiso	18-15	5	11-9
Southern Illinois	16-16	6	10-10
Drake	14-20	10	6-14
Indiana State	11-21	12	4-16
Evansville	7-25	13	3-17

Box score

Stat	Bradley Braves	Drake Bulldogs
Field goals	30-63	23-58
Field goal %	48	40
Three-pointers	17-26	6-25
Three-point %	65	24
Free throws	10-14	21-26
Free throw %	71	81
Rebounds	38	34
Offensive rebounds	14	13
Defensive rebounds	24	21
Assists	17	10
Steals	6	2
Blocks	0	6
Turnovers	9	8
Team turnovers	2	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	16	10
Fast-break points	9	14
Points in the paint	20	22
Fouls	22	13
Largest lead	21	9
Lead changes	2	2
Time in front	82	12

How the scoring went

2nd Half55-39Jaquan Johnson makes layup
2nd Half56-39Montana Wheeler makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-39Montana Wheeler makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-39Alex Huibregtse makes 26-foot three point jumper (AJ Smith assists)
2nd Half60-41Andrew Alia makes driving layup
2nd Half60-42Andrew Alia makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half60-44Jalen Quinn makes driving layup (Isaiah Carr assists)
2nd Half60-47Eli Shetlar makes 27-foot three point jumper (Andrew Alia assists)
2nd Half62-47Alex Huibregtse makes 15-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half62-49Andrew Alia makes 12-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half62-50Jalen Quinn makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-51Jalen Quinn makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-51Alex Huibregtse makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half65-52Andrew Alia makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-53Andrew Alia makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-53Alex Huibregtse makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half68-55Jalen Quinn makes 12-foot jumper
2nd Half70-55Jaquan Johnson makes 18-foot jumper
2nd Half70-56Okku Federiko makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half73-56Alex Huibregtse makes 23-foot three point jumper
2nd Half73-57Jalen Quinn makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half73-58Jalen Quinn makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half74-58Montana Wheeler makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half75-58Montana Wheeler makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half76-58Montana Wheeler makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half76-59Jalen Quinn makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half76-60Jalen Quinn makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half79-60Alex Huibregtse makes 28-foot three point jumper (Montana Wheeler assists)
2nd Half79-63Jalen Quinn makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half79-64Isaiah Carr makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half79-67Eli Shetlar makes 23-foot three point jumper (Owen Larson assists)
2nd Half81-67Montana Wheeler makes driving layup
2nd Half81-69Jaehshon Thomas makes 10-foot jumper
2nd Half81-70Jaehshon Thomas makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half83-70Ahmet Jonovic makes 3-foot alley oop dunk (Jaquan Johnson assists)
2nd Half83-73Eli Shetlar makes 24-foot three point jumper (Owen Larson assists)
2nd Half84-73Ahmet Jonovic makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half85-73Ahmet Jonovic makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half86-73Corey Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half87-73Corey Thomas makes free throw 2 of 2