Belmont vs Bradley Prediction 2/9/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Belmont vs Bradley prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, February 9th at Carver Arena in Peoria, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Belmont Bruins Betting Preview

The Belmont Bruins are 22-3 (12-2) this year after they defeated UIC by a score of 68-62 in their last game. Belmont led 38-26 at halftime, but they were outscored 36-30 in the second half in the win. The Bruins shot 48% from the field, 42% on three pointers, and 56% on free throws in the game. Tyler Lundblade led Belmont with 24 points and four rebounds, while Sam Orme added 15 points and three assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Belmont defeated Drake by a score of 103-90 and Murray State by a score of 103-86. The Bruins have scored 83.4 points per game with 36.8 rebounds and 18.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 71.2 points against per game this season. Tyler Lundblade is averaging 15.5 points and 2.6 rebounds per game, while Sam Orme is averaging 12.7 points and 5.5 rebounds per game for the Bruins. Belmont is shooting 51.7% from the field, 66.7% on free throws, and 40.2% on three pointers this year. 

Bradley Braves Betting Preview

The Bradley Braves are 16-9 (9-5) this season after they lost to Northern Iowa by a score of 61-49 in their last game. Bradley trailed 30-23 at halftime and they only scored 26 points in the second half in the loss. The Braves shot 33% from the field, 39% on three pointers, and 92% on free throws in the game. Jaquan Johnson led Bradley with 14 points and two assists, while Alex Huibregtse added nine points and two rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Bradley defeated Valpo by a score of 72-65 and Drake by a score of 87-73. The Braves have scored 76.7 points per game with 34.5 rebounds and 12.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 72.4 points against per game this season. Jaquan Johnson is averaging 16.2 points and 4.1 rebounds per game, while Alex Huibregtse is averaging 11.6 points and 3.4 rebounds per game for the Braves. Bradley is shooting 43.4% from the field, 73.5% on free throws, and 35.4% on three pointers this season. 

Why the Bradley Braves will win

• Bradley has won nine of its last 10 games at Carver Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Belmont Bruins will win

• Belmont has won each of its last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Bradley has lost the first half in 10 of its last 12 night games against the Missouri Valley Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Forty-two of Bradley’s last 50 night games at Carver Arena have produced a total of 154 or fewer points.
• Four of Belmont’s last five road games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 154 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Bradley ranks 25th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (12.3%).
• Bradley ranks 45th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (14.3).
• Belmont ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (29.9).
• Belmont ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for true shooting percentage this season (62.6%).

Belmont vs Bradley Prediction 

Belmont comes into this matchup with a 12-2 conference record and they are on a lengthy winning streak. The Bruins are shooting 52% from the field and they have scored 78+ points in four of their last five. Bradley has split their last four games, but they scored just 49 points in their last game. The Braves are shooting 43% from the field, but should score rather easily against a bad Belmont defense. I didn’t like how Bradley played in their last game and they already lost by 10 to Belmont earlier in the year, so I will take the Bruins on the road here.

David Racey's Pick: Belmont ML