Bradley vs Evansville Prediction 2/8/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Bradley vs Evansville prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, February 8th at the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Bradley Braves Betting Preview

The Bradley Braves are 18-6 (9-4) this year after they lost to Belmont by a score of 80-77 in their last game. Bradley trailed 39-35 at halftime, but they did score 42 points in the second half in the loss. The Braves shot 52.7% from the field, 48.3% on three-pointers, and 62.5% on free throws in the game. Almar Atlason led Bradley with 28 points and six rebounds, while Duke Deen added 11 points and four rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Braves lost to Northern Iowa by a score of 83-69 and UIC by a score of 93-70. Bradley has lost three games in a row and they are currently tied for second in the MVC standings with a 9-4 record. Bradley has scored 79.2 points per game and they have allowed 69.4 points per game, while also averaging 35.3 rebounds and 15.1 assists per game this season. Duke Deen is averaging 13.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game, while Zek Montgomery is averaging 13.0 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game this year. Bradley is shooting 48.7% from the field, 78.2% on free throws, and 40.2% on three-pointers this season. 

Evansville Purple Aces Betting Preview

The Evansville Purple Aces are 9-15 (6-7) this season after they lost to Southern Illinois by a score of 68-59 in their last game. Evansville trailed 38-23 at halftime, but they did win the second half by a score of 36-30 in the loss. The Purple Aces shot 34.4% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 57.1% on free throws in the game. Tayshawn Comer led Evansville with 25 points and five assists, while Gabriel Pozzato added 13 points and five rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Purple Aces defeated Belmont by a score of 80-75 and Murray State by a score of 78-74. Evansville has won three of their last four games and they are currently tied for seventh in the MVC standings with a 6-7 record. Evansville has scored 66.0 points per game and they have allowed 70.3 points per game, while also averaging 33.0 rebounds and 13.2 assists per game this season. Gabriel Pozzato is averaging 16.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, while Tayshawn Comer is averaging 15.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game this year. Evansville is shooting 43% from the field, 68% on free throws, and 30.7% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Evansville will beat Bradley 

• The home team has won each of the last three games between Bradley and Evansville.
• Bradley has lost each of its last three games against the Missouri Valley Conference.
• The home team has won the first half in each of the last three games between Bradley and Evansville.

Bradley vs Evansville Prediction 

Bradley comes into this matchup near the top of the MVC standings, but they have lost three games in a row and will be on the road in this game. The Braves are shooting nearly 49% from the field this year and they are scoring 79.2 points per game, but they have allowed 80, 83, and 93 points in their last three games. Evansville has won three of their last four games, but they are shooting just 43% from the field this year and they are only scoring 66.0 points per game on the season. The Purple Aces are playing some of their best basketball of the season right now and with Bradley really struggling, I like Evansville with the points at home.