| MATCHUP | Bradley Braves | UIC Flames |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 19-10 | 16-13 |
| Spread | +2.5 -102 | -2.5 -118 |
| Moneyline | +130 | -155 |
| Total | Over 143.5 (-108) | Under 143.5 (-112) |
| Where | Credit Union 1 Arena, Chicago, IL | |
| When | Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Bradley Braves Betting Preview
The Bradley Braves are 19-10 (12-6) this season after they defeated Illinois State by a score of 74-60 in their last game. Bradley led 43-31 at halftime and they held Illinois State to just 29 points in the second half in the win. The Braves shot 51% from the field, 17% on three pointers, and 69% on free throws in the game. Jaquan Johnson led Bradley with 23 points and four assists, while Ahmet Jonovic added 14 points and six rebounds in the win.Prior to that game, Bradley lost to Valpo by a score of 79-72, but did beat SIU by a score of 70-60 before that. The Braves have scored 76.8 points per game with 34.3 rebounds and 12.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 72.2 points against per game this season. Jaquan Johnson is averaging 17.1 points and 4.0 rebounds per game, while Alex Huibregtse is averaging 12.3 points and 3.2 rebounds per game for the Braves. Bradley is shooting 43.7% from the field, 73.2% on free throws, and 35.9% on three pointers this season.
UIC Flames Betting Preview
The UIC Flames are 16-13 (11-7) this year after they lost to Valpo by a score of 71-67 in their last game. UIC trailed 31-29 at halftime and they allowed 40 points in the second half in the loss. The Flames shot 46% from the field, 24% on three pointers, and 61% on free throws in the game. Elijah Crawford led UIC with 22 points and four assists, while Abdul Momoh added 10 points and 10 rebounds in the loss.Prior to that game, UIC defeated Evansville by a score of 84-46 and Illinois State by a score of 83-56. The Flames have scored 75.1 points per game with 36.6 rebounds and 14.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 69.0 points against per game this season. Elijah Crawford is averaging 12.6 points and 4.4 assists per game, while Ahmad Henderson II is averaging 12.1 points and 2.2 assists per game for the Flames. UIC is shooting 45.2% from the field, 73.2% on free throws, and 32.4% on three pointers this year.
Why the UIC Flames will win
- UIC has won eight of its last 10 night games.
- Bradley has lost three of its last four road night games against the Missouri Valley Conference.
- Bradley has lost the first half in six of its last seven road night games against the Missouri Valley Conference.
Why the Bradley Braves will win
- Bradley has won each of its last three road games against UIC.