NCAAB · Final

Bradley Braves Dominate Drake Bulldogs 93-66

Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · Carver Arena

Bradley Braves 93, Drake Bulldogs 66, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Drake Bulldogs vs Bradley Braves?

Bradley Braves beat Drake Bulldogs 93-66 at Carver Arena on January 7, 2026.

Who was favored in Drake Bulldogs vs Bradley Braves?

Bradley Braves were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -290 (about 74% implied). The favorite won.

In a commanding performance, the Bradley Braves triumphed over the Drake Bulldogs with a final score of 93-66 at Carver Arena. This victory not only showcased Bradley's offensive prowess but also marked a significant moment in their season as they improved their home record to 7-3 in their last ten games.

Bradley entered this matchup with a home record of 11-6, while Drake had an away record of 8-8. The Braves had been experiencing a rough patch, losing their last two games against Murray State and Belmont, but they managed to bounce back decisively in this contest. Their scoring average over the last ten games stood at 78.6 points, while they allowed 72.9 points per game. In contrast, Drake's recent form showed a record of 5-5 in their last ten games, with an average of 78.3 points scored and 71.8 points allowed. They had just come off a win against Indiana State, which snapped a streak of inconsistency.

The game was marked by Bradley's strong home performance, where they averaged 80.2 points in their last five games, despite their recent struggles. On the other hand, Drake had been less effective in away games, averaging 72.4 points and allowing 78.0 points over their last five outings. The Braves' ability to capitalize on their home court advantage was evident as they dominated the scoreboard throughout the match.

Historically, this fixture has seen Bradley struggle against Drake, holding a 1-2 record in their last three meetings. However, the Braves' previous encounters included a close victory earlier in the season and two losses, indicating a competitive rivalry. In their last meeting on January 9, 2025, Bradley lost 57-64 at home, but they turned the tables in this latest clash.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details affecting either team, but both squads had been managing their rosters throughout the season. The absence of key players could have influenced the dynamics of the game, but Bradley's depth appeared to shine through as they executed their game plan effectively.

The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had Bradley favored with a spread of -6.5 and a moneyline of -290. The total for the game was set at 144.5, with equal odds of -110 for both the over and under. This indicated that the market expected a competitive game, but Bradley's performance exceeded those expectations.

The conditions at Carver Arena were conducive for basketball, and the Braves took full advantage of their home crowd. The atmosphere was electric, with fans rallying behind their team as they built an early lead and maintained control throughout the game.

As the game progressed, Bradley's scoring plays highlighted their offensive efficiency. Key moments included several three-point shots and successful free throws that showcased their ability to capitalize on opportunities. The final scoring plays featured Kai Yu and Jaehshon Thomas contributing significantly from the free-throw line, solidifying the Braves' lead as they closed out the game.

Overall, this matchup was a testament to Bradley's resilience and ability to perform under pressure, especially after their recent losses. The Braves will look to build on this momentum as they continue their season, while Drake will need to regroup and address their inconsistencies moving forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	BRAD -6.5	144.5 o -110 / u -110	Drake Bulldogs +235 · Bradley Braves -290

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Leaders

PointsAJ Smith18Bradley Braves
AssistsMontana Wheeler5Bradley Braves
ReboundsCorey Thomas9Bradley Braves
PointsJaehshon Thomas18Drake Bulldogs
AssistsEli Shetlar3Drake Bulldogs
ReboundsEli Shetlar7Drake Bulldogs

Recent form

Bradley Braves

Last 10: 7-3Streak L278.6 scored · 72.9 allowed per game6-1 at home

L66-86at Murray State RacersJan 4
L78-88at Belmont BruinsJan 2
W76-68vs Evansville Purple AcesDec 30
W73-69vs Southern Illinois SalukisDec 21
W108-99at Indiana State SycamoresDec 19
W86-53vs North Central College CardinalsDec 14
W84-55vs Northern Illinois HuskiesDec 7
W64-60vs Washington State CougarsDec 3
W74-64vs Liberty FlamesNov 26
L77-87vs UC San Diego TritonsNov 25

Drake Bulldogs

Last 10: 5-5Streak W178.3 scored · 71.8 allowed per game1-1 away

W74-72vs Indiana State SycamoresJan 4
L56-73vs Illinois State RedbirdsDec 30
W66-65at Evansville Purple AcesDec 21
L72-81at Murray State RacersDec 19
L94-99vs North Dakota State BisonDec 13
L69-74vs UAB BlazersDec 6
W108-57vs Western Illinois LeathernecksDec 3
W84-74vs Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsNov 29
L62-71vs LSU TigersNov 29
W98-52vs Buena Vista BeaversNov 22

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	Drake Bulldogs	Bradley Braves
Field goals	19-53	31-61
Field goal %	36	51
Three-pointers	11-29	12-29
Three-point %	38	41
Free throws	17-28	19-28
Free throw %	61	68
Rebounds	34	41
Offensive rebounds	6	8
Defensive rebounds	28	33
Assists	11	16
Steals	6	8
Blocks	3	4
Turnovers	14	8
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	13	19
Fast-break points	15	9
Points in the paint	14	34
Fouls	18	21
Largest lead	2	40
Lead changes	4	4
Time in front	3	94

How the scoring went

2nd Half26-65Eli Shetlar makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half27-65Eli Shetlar makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half28-65Eli Shetlar makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half28-68Alex Huibregtse makes 26-foot three point jumper (AJ Smith assists)
2nd Half30-68Braden Appelhans makes driving layup
2nd Half32-68Jaehshon Thomas makes layup
2nd Half33-68Jaehshon Thomas makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half36-68Jaehshon Thomas makes 23-foot three point jumper (Eli Shetlar assists)
2nd Half39-68Braden Appelhans makes 23-foot three point jumper (Eli Shetlar assists)
2nd Half39-71Alex Huibregtse makes 22-foot three point jumper (Timoty van der Knaap assists)
2nd Half39-73Jaquan Johnson makes 5-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half42-73Okku Federiko makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jalen Quinn assists)
2nd Half42-75Corey Thomas makes 11-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half44-75Jalen Quinn makes 11-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half44-78Jaquan Johnson makes 23-foot three point jumper (Montana Wheeler assists)
2nd Half46-78Jaehshon Thomas makes driving layup
2nd Half46-79Demarion Burch makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half47-79Andrew Alia makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half47-81Jaquan Johnson makes layup (Ahmet Jonovic assists)
2nd Half48-81Jalen Quinn makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-81Okku Federiko makes 2-foot dunk (Andrew Alia assists)
2nd Half51-81Jaehshon Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-81Jaehshon Thomas makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half52-84Alex Huibregtse makes 25-foot three pointer
2nd Half53-84Jalen Quinn makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-84Owen Larson makes driving layup
2nd Half55-85Corey Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-86Jaquan Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-86Jalen Quinn makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-86Jalen Quinn makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-86Jaehshon Thomas makes 25-foot three point jumper (Owen Larson assists)
2nd Half60-87Kai Yu makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-88Kai Yu makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-88Jaehshon Thomas makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half64-88Braden Appelhans makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jaehshon Thomas assists)
2nd Half64-91Dietrich Richardson makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half64-92Kai Yu makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-93Kai Yu makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-93Jaehshon Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-93Jaehshon Thomas makes free throw 2 of 2