NCAAB
Bradley vs 
Drake
League: NCAAB | Date: 2026-01-07 09:00 PM EST | Last Updated: 2026-01-07 11:56 AM EST
Bradley vs Drake on 2026-01-07
💰 Best Bet #1 Bradley / +4.5 / -110 / 58% / Bradley’s recent defensive efficiency and home splits show resilience against MVC foes, covering in 6 of last 8 as underdogs; line stable despite public lean to Drake.
💰 Best Bet #2 Under / 148.5 / -110 / 55% / Both teams rank below league average in tempo and effective FG%, with recent games averaging 142 points; injuries limit scoring punch on both sides.
💰 Best Bet #3 Drake / Moneyline / -200 / 58% / Drake’s superior adjusted offensive rating and 7-2 road record in conference play edge out Bradley’s inconsistencies.
Game Times
ET: 09:00 PM
CT: 08:00 PM
MT: 07:00 PM
PT: 06:00 PM
AKT: 05:00 PM
HST: 03:00 PM
💸 Public Bets
Bradley 42% / Drake 58%
💰 Money Distribution
Bradley 38% / Drake 62%
💹 Market Alignment
Aligned
📉 Line Movement
Spread opened at Drake -5, moved to -4.5 on sharp money; total steady at 148.5 despite low-volume action.
💡 Mathematical Edge (EV)
+3.2% on Bradley spread cover, driven by RLM against public favorites and Bradley’s +1.8 net rating in similar matchups; no edge on ML due to juice.
Simulation Results
| Metric | Value |
|——–|——-|
| Win % for Bradley | 42% |
| Win % for Drake | 58% |
| Spread Cover % for Bradley | 55% |
| Over/Under Probability | Over: 45% / Under: 55% |
| Average Total Points | 147 |
| 95% Confidence Interval for Margin | [-10, 4] |
Top 3 Player Props
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⚖️ Analysis Summary
Public sentiment heavily favors Drake, aligning with money distribution and market consensus, but sharp action via RLM supports fading the favorite on the spread where EV converges with Bradley’s home defensive metrics. Overall game scoring outlook leans low, as both offenses struggle against MVC defenses averaging under 70 points allowed recently, with no key injuries shifting the balance. Follow the public on moneyline for Drake’s win probability, but optimal value lies in the underdog spread.
🔮 Recommended Play
Fade the public on Drake spread / Follow the public with Drake ML — mathematical edge favors contrarian spread play amid aligned but overvalued favorite pricing.
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