Murray State vs Bradley Prediction 2/22/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Murray State vs Bradley prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, February 22nd at Carver Arena in Peoria, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Murray State Racers Betting Preview

The Murray State Racers are 14-14 (8-9) this year after they defeated Southern Illinois by a score of 62-60 in their last game. Murray State led 33-24 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite being outscored 36-29 in the second half. The Racers shot 30.9% from the field, 21.7% on three-pointers, and 92% on free throws in the game. JaCobi Wood led Murray State with 20 points and four assists, while Nick Ellington added 14 points and eight rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Racers lost to Northern Iowa by a score of 74-67 but did beat UIC by a score of 63-53 before that. Murray State has won three of their last four games and they are currently tied for fifth in the MVC standings with an 8-9 record. Murray State has scored 71.7 points per game and they have allowed 68.9 points per game, while also averaging 33.5 rebounds and 11.6 assists per game this season. JaCobi Wood is averaging 13.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game, while AJ Ferguson is averaging 11.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game this year. Murray State is shooting 44% from the field, 71.4% on free throws, and 34.3% on three-pointers this season. 

Bradley Braves Betting Preview

The Bradley Braves are 21-7 (12-5) this season after they lost to Illinois State by a score of 82-71 in their last game. Bradley trailed 35-27 at halftime and they allowed 47 points in the second half in the loss. The Braves shot 44.3% from the field, 40% on three-pointers, and 63.6% on free throws in the game. Duke Deen led Bradley with 16 points and four rebounds, while Zek Montgomery added 16 points and three rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Braves defeated Drake by a score of 61-59 and Southern Illinois by a score of 78-64. Bradley has won three of their last four games and they are currently third in the MVC standings with a 12-5 record. Bradley has scored 78.2 points per game and they have allowed 69.5 points per game, while also averaging 34.7 rebounds and 15.0 assists per game this season. Duke Deen is averaging 13.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game, while Zek Montgomery is averaging 12.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game this year. Bradley is shooting 48.5% from the field, 77.3% on free throws, and 40.7% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Bradley will beat Murray State

• Bradley has won each of its last four day games at Carver Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Murray State has lost three of its last four day games.
• Murray State has lost the first half in three of its last four day games against the Missouri Valley Conference.

Murray State vs Bradley Prediction 

Bradley comes into this matchup with a 12-5 conference record and they will be at home, but they are coming off of a double-digit loss to Illinois State in their last game. The Braves are shooting 48.5% from the field this year, but they are just 1-2 in their last three home games. Murray State has won three of their last four games, but they are shooting just 44% from the field this year. The Racers have been very good defensively over the last few weeks, as they have allowed 60 points or fewer in four of their last five. Bradley won the first meeting with Murray State by a score of 74-61 and I think their offense will lead them to another victory here. Take the Braves on their home court.