| MATCHUP | Bradley Braves | Murray State Racers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 10-6 | 13-3 |
| Where | CFSB Center, Murray, KY | |
| When | Sunday, January 4, 2026 | |
| Time | 05:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN2 | |
Bradley Braves Betting Preview
The Bradley Braves beat Evansville, lost to Belmont, and they play Drake next. Bradley has won 7 of its last 8 games.
The Bradley Braves are averaging 83.9 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 75.8 points on 43.5 percent shooting. Jaquan Johnson is averaging 18.1 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Alex Huibregtse is averaging 11.5 points and 3.8 rebounds. Demarion Burch is the third double-digit scorer and Montana Wheeler is grabbing 1.2 rebounds. The Bradley Braves are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 72.8 percent from the free throw line. The Bradley Braves are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.5 rebounds per game.
Murray State Racers Betting Preview
The Murray State Racers beat Southern Illinois and UIC, and they play Evansville next. Murray State has won 8 straight games.
The Murray State Racers are averaging 94.7 points on 47.7 percent shooting and allowing 83.8 points on 44.9 percent shooting. Javon Jackson is averaging 16.3 points and 1.9 rebounds, while Fred King is averaging 13.2 points and 8.5 rebounds. Roman Domon is the third double-digit scorer and JJ Traynor is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The Murray State Racers are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 76.3 percent from the free throw line. The Murray State Racers are allowing 32.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Murray State Racers will win
- Murray State has won each of its last 10 games at CFSB Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Bradley has lost the first half in six of its last seven games against the Missouri Valley Conference.
Why the Bradley Braves will win
- Bradley has won seven of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Murray State has lost three of its last four day games at CFSB Center following a road win.
- Murray State has lost the first half in three of its last four day games against the Missouri Valley Conference at CFSB Center.
Total Points Facts
- One-hundred-fourteen of Bradley’s last 118 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 159 or fewer points.
- Thirteen of Murray State’s last 14 day games against the Missouri Valley Conference at CFSB Center have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Murray State ranks 27th among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (88.4).
- Murray State ranks 32nd among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (19.1).
- Bradley ranks 33rd among Division 1 teams for opponent assist to turnover ratio this season (0.79).
- Bradley ranks T35th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (54.7).
Bradley vs Murray State Prediction
Bradley has won 4 of the last 5 games against Murray State and brings the defense to this matchup that could lead to an upset. However, Murray State just looks like the better team overall with an explosive offense, and it’s undefeated at home. Murray State is rolling offensively during this winning stretch, and that includes an upset win over George Washington. Murray State is also 9-6 ATS on the season, while Bradley is 5-9 ATS. Murray State looks like a legit MVC contender. The line isn’t too crazy. I’ll lay the number with Murray State at home.