
Drake Bulldogs vs. Bradley Braves: MVC Championship Preview
Key insights and predictions for the MVC Tournament final showdown.
A spot in the 2025 NCAA Tournament is at stake when the Drake Bulldogs face the Bradley Braves in the MVC Tournament Championship on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Drake is 29-3 this season, having clinched the MVC regular-season title with a record of 17-3. Meanwhile, Bradley enters as the No. 2 seed with a 26-7 record and a 15-5 conference record.
This championship meeting marks these teams’ second encounter in three years during the MVC Tournament. Tip-off is set for 2:15 p.m. ET at the Enterprise Center, St. Louis.
Latest Odds
According to the SportsLine consensus, the Bulldogs are 4-point favorites, with an over/under set at 118.5 points. Drake is the -192 moneyline favorite, while Bradley stands as +159.
Best Bets: Model predictions show high confidence in certain bets for the game:
- Over 118.5 (-110) - Historical matchups suggest a combined score over the total is likely, with simulations showing that the Over hits in nearly 70% of cases.
- Bradley +4 (-110) - The Braves are positioned well to cover, given their competitive nature and strong shooting stats, making this a promising bet.
You can track the latest odds here.