Drake dominated inside in the first meeting, and I like the Bulldogs to get the sweep and cover the modest number. Drake has won 20 straight at home dating to last season. Bradley is having a terrific season, but look for Tucker DeVries (21.7 ppg, 6.9 rpg, 3.6 apg) to make the big plays down the stretch.

Unlike many contending teams, Bradley has been able to function on the road this season, notching four wins on the Missouri Valley trail this season (not bad). But this matchup concerns, as when the Braves caught Drake at home, they were beaten on February 10 and unable to slow Tucker DeVries, who scored 22. DeVries is still hot (how about 39 points at midweek vs. UIC, though 3 OTs helped), and most of all, Drake has yet to lose at home in Des Moines this season. Play Drake