Northern Iowa vs Bradley Prediction 1/10/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Northern Iowa vs Bradley prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 10th at Carver Arena in Peoria, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Northern Iowa Panthers Betting Preview

The Northern Iowa Panthers are 12-4 (4-1) this season after they lost to Belmont by a score of 78-65 in their last game. Northern Iowa trailed 36-32 at halftime and they were outscored 42-33 in the second half in the loss. The Panthers shot 39% from the field, 33% on three pointers, and 70% on free throws in the game. Ben Schwieger led UNI with 12 points and five rebounds, while Max Weisbrod added 12 points and two assists in the loss.

Prior to that game, Northern Iowa defeated Evansville by a score of 62-48 and Indiana State by a score of 75-66. The Panthers have scored 69.6 points per game with 32.9 rebounds and 16.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 58.6 points against per game this season. Trey Campbell is averaging 12.8 points and 3.9 assists per game, while Leon Bond III is averaging 12.4 points and 5.9 rebounds per game for the Panthers. Northern Iowa is shooting 46.4% from the field, 67.9% on free throws, and 35.9% on three pointers this season. 

Bradley Braves Betting Preview

The Bradley Braves are 11-6 (4-2) this year after they defeated Drake by a score of 93-66 in their last game. Bradley led 40-19 at halftime and they added 53 points in the second half in the lopsided win. The Braves shot 51% from the field, 41% on three pointers, and 68% on free throws in the game. AJ Smith led Bradley with 18 points and six rebounds, while Alex Huibregtse added 18 points and three rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Bradley lost to Murray State by a score of 86-66 and Belmont by a score of 88-78. The Braves have scored 78.4 points per game with 35.0 rebounds and 13.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 71.3 points against per game this season. Jaquan Johnson is averaging 16.9 points and 4.3 rebounds per game, while Alex Huibregtse is averaging 11.8 points and 3.6 rebounds per game for the Braves. Bradley is shooting 43.7% from the field, 72.8% on free throws, and 35.2% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Bradley Braves will win

• Bradley has won each of its last six games at Carver Arena.
• Northern Iowa has lost each of its last four games at Carver Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Northern Iowa has lost the first half in four of its last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Northern Iowa Panthers will win

• Northern Iowa has won four of its last five games against the Missouri Valley Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Bradley’s last 13 night games against the Missouri Valley Conference have produced a total of 132+ points.
• Each of Northern Iowa’s last three road games against the Missouri Valley Conference have produced a total of 129 or fewer points.

Northern Iowa vs Bradley Prediction 

Northern Iowa had their winning streak snapped last time out against Belmont and they have scored 65 points or fewer in four of their last five games. The Panthers are shooting 46% from the field, but they are an elite defensive team. Bradley has lost two of their last three games and they allowed 86 and 88 points in those two losses. The Braves are shooting 44% from the field, but they have had some mixed results offensively. This should be a great matchup between two even teams, but I have to side with Bradley at home, as they have been more consistent on the offensive end.

David Racey's Pick: Bradley -3.5