Belmont (14-5) vs Bradley (16-3)
January 21, 2025 at 07:30 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Belmont +1.5 — Over/Under: 151.5
In this article, we will formulate a Bradley vs Belmont prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, January 21st at Curb Event Center Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Bradley Braves Betting Preview
The Bradley Braves are 16-3 (7-1) this year after they defeated Murray State by a score of 74-61 in their last game. Bradley led 41-35 at halftime and held Murray State to just 26 points in the second half in the win. The Braves shot 53.2% from the field, 38.9% on three-pointers, and 89.5% on free throws in the game. Duke Deen led Bradley with 18 points and five assists, while Darius Hannah added 16 points and six rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Braves defeated Indiana State by a score of 118-65 and UIC by a score of 61-60. Bradley has won three games in a row and eight of their last nine, and they are currently first in the MVC standings. Bradley has scored 80.7 points per game and they have allowed 67.2 points per game, while also averaging 34.9 rebounds and 15.8 assists per game this season. Duke Deen is averaging 14.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game, while Zek Montgomery is averaging 13.8 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game this year. Bradley is shooting 49.1% from the field, 77.4% on free throws, and 41.3% on three-pointers this season.
Belmont Bruins Betting Preview
The Belmont Bruins are 14-5 (6-2) this season after they defeated Evansville by a score of 85-82 in their last game. Belmont led 39-37 at halftime and added 46 points in the second half in the close win. The Bruins shot 48.3% from the field, 42.3% on three-pointers, and 88.9% on free throws in the game. Carter Whitt led Belmont with 20 points and four assists, while Brigham Rogers added 16 points and eight rebounds in the game.
Prior to that win, the Bruins defeated Valparaiso by a score of 71-64 and Indiana State by a score of 84-79. Belmont has won five games in a row and they are just one game back in the race for the MVC. Belmont has scored 81.4 points per game and they have allowed 78.2 points per game, while also averaging 35.9 rebounds and 17.3 assists per game this season. Jonathan Pierre is averaging 13.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game, while Carter Whitt is averaging 13.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game this year. Belmont is shooting 47.2% from the field, 72.7% on free throws, and 37.4% on three-pointers this season. Belmont will meet Murray State, Illinois State, Evansville, Bradley, and Missouri State after this game.
Why Belmont will beat Bradley
- Belmont has won each of its last eight games against Conference opponents at Curb Event Center.
Why Bradley will beat Belmont
- Bradley has won nine of its last 10 night games against the Missouri Valley Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Seventeen of Bradley’s last 19 road night games against the Missouri Valley Conference have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
- Seven of Belmont’s last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Curb Event Center have produced a total of 157+ points.
Bradley vs Belmont Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup towards the top of the conference standings, but Belmont will have the home-court advantage. The Bruins have won five games in a row and they have scored at least 84 points in four of those wins. Belmont has been very good on offense, but they are allowing over 78 points per game on defense. Bradley is 7-1 to start conference play and they are shooting over 49% from the field, but their defense has led the way for them. The Braves have allowed 61 points or fewer in three of their last five games and will need to really lock down on defense against this Belmont attack. This should be a very fun game to watch between two different styles of play, but I am going to take the over, as I think Belmont will have the offense going at home.