Northern Iowa vs Bradley Prediction 3/2/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Northern Iowa vs Bradley prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, March 2nd 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 20-10 (14-5) this year after they defeated UIC by a score of 74-52 in their last game. Northern Iowa led 41-26 at halftime and held UIC to just 26 points in each half for the easy win. The Panthers shot 52.6% from the field, 42.9% on three pointers, and 71.4% on free throws in the game. Jacob Hutson led Northern Iowa with 26 points and four rebounds, while Tytan Anderson added 14 points and eight rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Panthers lost to Drake by a score of 64-58, but did beat Belmont by a score of 82-75 before that. Northern Iowa has won seven of their last eight games and they are currently tied for second in the MVC standings with a 14-5 record. Northern Iowa has scored 74.5 points per game and they have allowed 67.1 points against per game, while also averaging 33.1 rebounds and 14.0 assists per game this year. Tytan Anderson is averaging 15.5 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, while Jacob Hutson is averaging 12.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game this season. Northern Iowa is shooting 49.4% from the field, 70.1% on free throws, and 37% on three pointers this year. 

Bradley Braves Betting Preview

The Bradley Braves are 23-7 (14-5) this season after they defeated Valparaiso by a score of 76-65 in their last game. Bradley trailed 29-28 at halftime, but they scored 48 points in the second half in the win. The Braves shot 50% from the field, 31.8% on three pointers, and 77.8% on free throws in the game. Darius Hannah led Bradley with 22 points and nine rebounds, while Duke Deen added 19 points and six rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that game, the Braves defeated Murray State by a score of 85-83, but did lose to Illinois State by a score of 82-71 before that. Bradley has won five of their last six games and they are currently tied with Northern Iowa for second in the MVC standings with a 14-5 record. Bradley has scored 78.4 points per game and they have allowed 69.8 points against per game, while also averaging 35.2 rebounds and 14.9 assists per game this season. Duke Deen is averaging 14.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game, while Zek Montgomery is averaging 12.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game this year. Bradley is shooting 48.5% from the field, 77.1% on free throws, and 40.9% on three pointers this season. 

Why Northern Iowa will beat Bradley 

• Northern Iowa has won seven of its last eight games against the Missouri Valley Conference.

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Northern Iowa vs Bradley Prediction 

These two teams come into this matchup tied in the MVC standings with a 14-5 record, so this will decide who finishes second in the conference this year. Bradley has won five of their last six games and they will be at home for this game. The Braves are the slightly better scoring team, but their defense has allowed 82+ points in two of their last three games. Northern Iowa has won seven of their last eight games and they have allowed 67 points or fewer in three of their last four. Northern Iowa did win the first meeting with Bradley by a score of 83-69. I think both of these teams are evenly matched and I think either side could win, so I will take the points with Northern Iowa on the road.