Murray State vs Bradley Prediction 3/7/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Murray State vs Bradley Prediction for this college basketball game on Friday, March 7th, at the Enterprise Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Racers’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Braves’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Murray State

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Bradley

-Recent betting trends in games played between Murray State and Bradley

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Racers and Braves.

This is a Missouri Valley Tournament game. When these two teams faced off a couple of Saturdays ago it was Bradley that secured the 85-83 victory. The game went to overtime, with a late bucket by Murray State securing the win. 

What a Win for Murray State

Murray State has been up and won this season, but they are coming off a solid win on Thursday. The Racers gave up only 53 points against Evansville, which was enough for the 21-point victory. Two players ran up the score, but the rest of the offense was inconsistent. Terence Harcum had a strong game, putting up 31 points, four rebounds, and four assists. Kylen Milton also scored 14 points, six rebounds, and two assists. 

Murray State moved to .500 with a win on Thursday, and they hope to continue the success. Murray State is averaging 72.1 points, while its defense is giving up 69.6 points per game. In this game, if Murray State wants to find success, it will need to improve its defense. JaCobi Wood is averaging 13.5 points while shooting 40.7 percent from the field and 38.8 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Postseason Run for Bradley? 

Bradley believes they have what it takes for another postseason run, but they can’t slip up in this game. Bradley has won three straight games, and the defense stepped up. Bradley gave up only 56 points to Northern Iowa, and that was enough for the 17-point victory. Zek Montgomery had a strong game, putting up 13 points, two rebounds, and one assist. Five different players put up at least 10 points. The last loss came three games ago against Illinois State, and the defense gave up 82 points. 

Bradley sits with a 25-7 record overall, and a loss here would be shocking. Bradley is averaging 78.2 points while their defense is giving up 69.3 points per game. In this game, they really need the defense to step up and put the pressure on. Duke Deen has been the top player, averaging 14.1 points while shooting 41.3 percent from the field and 41.1 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Murray State vs Bradley Prediction

Murray State is going to find success in this game. What the Racers’ defense did on Thursday was quite impressive, and they can continue that success in this game. Murray State’s offense has been a strength all season and they are averaging 72.1 points per game. Bradley’s offense has been good, but they aren’t going to pull away here, and Murray State is going to score enough to keep it close. Murray State can finish with 72 or 73 points. Back Murray State against the spread.

Shane Mickle's Pick: Murray State ATS