Chattanooga vs Bradley Prediction 3/25/25 College Basketball Picks

The Chattanooga Mocs are visiting the Bradley Braves on Tuesday, March 25th at the Carver Arena, in this NIT Quarterfinal. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Chattanooga Mocs vs Bradley Braves Prediction. We will examine:

The Bradley Braves recent form and player performance

The Chattanooga Mocs recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Bradley Braves

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Chattanooga Mocs

Recent betting trends in games played between the Chattanooga Mocs vs Bradley Braves

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Chattanooga Mocs vs Bradley Braves game

Bradley Braves Preview

The Bradley Braves have a 28-8 record this season and were placed 2nd in the Missouri Valley. Bradley is coming off a 75-67 road win against George Mason in the second round of the NIT Tournament. The Braves are 17-17-1 against the spread, and 18-17 in over/under, while having a 14-3 home record.

Offensively, Bradley is averaging 76.6 points per game, which ranks 74th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 68.6 points per game (97th). The Braves shoot with 48.2% from the field (24th), and with 39.9% from beyond the arc, which is the best in the nation. The Braves shoot with 74.9% from the free-throw line (35th), and are grabbing 34.5 rebounds per game (183rd).

Christian Davis leads Bradley in scoring in the postseason, with an average of 17 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Corey Thomas adds 10.5 points and 5.5 rebounds per game.

Chattanooga Mocs Preview

The Chattanooga Mocs have a 26-9 record this season and were placed first in the Southern. Chattanooga is coming off an 87-72 home victory over Dayton in the second round of the NIT Tournament. The Mocs are 21-12 against the spread, and 19-14 in over/under, while having a 11-5 road record.

Offensively, Chattanooga is averaging 79.9 points per game, which is 61st in the nation. Defensively, they allow 72.9 points per game (184th). The Mocs shoot with 48.4% from the field (32nd), and with 36.4% from beyond the arc (62nd). The Mocs shoot with 77.1% from the free-throw line (36th), and are grabbing 33.2 rebounds per game (284th).

Trey Bonham leads Chattanooga in scoring in the postseason, with an average of 26 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists, while Bash Wieland adds 20.5 points and 4 rebounds per game.

Why the Bradley Braves will win

• Bradley has won each of its last 12 night games at Carver Arena following a road win.
• Bradley has won the first half in seven of its last eight games against non-Conference opponents at Carver Arena.

Why the Chattanooga Mocs will win

• Chattanooga has won each of its last nine road games.
• Chattanooga has won the first half in each of its last three games against the Missouri Valley Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Fourteen of Bradley’s last 15 night games against non-Conference opponents at Carver Arena have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
• Four of Chattanooga’s last five games have produced a total of 157+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Bradley ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (40.1%).
• Bradley ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.3).
• Chattanooga ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for assist to turnover ratio this season (1.64).
• Chattanooga ranks 18th among Division 1 teams for true shooting percentage this season (60.0%).

Chattanooga Mocs vs Bradley Braves Prediction

In this Chattanooga Mocs vs Bradley Braves Prediction, Bradley is coming as -3.5 home favorites. Bradley is rightfully favored, as they have a better record this season, and have been extremely strong at home, while Chattanooga has been very good on the road as well.

Both teams are coming in very good form in this matchup, as Bradley is 7-1 in their last 8 games, but 5-4 against the spread in their last 9 games, while Chattanooga is 14-1 in their last 15 games and 5-1 against the spread in their last 6 games. Given both teams’ current form, I expect a very close game, so the value here lies with the underdog. Expect the guests to keep this one close, as both teams are looking for a ticket to the NIT semifinals. Take the Chattanooga Mocs and the plus points in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Chattanooga Mocs +3.5