Drake vs Bradley 3/7/20 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

The Drake Bulldogs matchup with the Bradley Braves for a semifinal contest in he Missouri Valley Tournament.  The Bulldogs are (20-13), coming off an upset rout of 1st seeded Northern Iowa, 77-56.  The Braves are (21-11), after upending Southern Illinois in the quarterfinals, 64-59.

In the Bulldogs win over Northern Iowa, Drake was guided throughout the game by Roman Penn.  Penn collected 26 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists.  Drake converted on 50% from the floor and 47% from 3-point range.  Drake held Northern Iowa to just 31% from the floor and 20% from distance.  Drake led by 10 points at the half and added to it in the 2nd half.  Drake out rebounded Northern Iowa, 42 to 38.

Liam Robbins is averaging 13.9 points and 6.9 rebounds per contest for the Bulldogs.  Penn is collecting 11.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game.  Drake is registering 69.3 points, while shooting 45.8% from the floor on the year.

In the Braves win over Southern Illinois, Bradley was led offensively by Elijah Childs.  Childs registered 16 points and 9 rebounds in the win.  Bradley connected on 40% from the floor and 33% from 3-point range.  The Braves were able tow in, thanks to their dominance on the offensive boards.  Bradley collected 13 offensive rebounds, which led to 2nd chance points. The Braves out scored Southern Illinois from the charity stripe, 12 to 8.

Darell Brown is averaging 14.8 points and 4.5 assists per game for the Braves this season.  Childs is also recording 14.8 points and 8.7 rebounds per game.  Bradley is recording 71.5 points, while shooting 44% from the floor on the year.