| MATCHUP | Valparaiso Beacons | Bradley Braves |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 11-11 | 15-8 |
| Spread | +8.5 -105 | -8.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | +340 | -440 |
| Total | Over 142.5 (-110) | Under 142.5 (-110) |
| Where | Carver Arena, Peoria, IL | |
| When | Tuesday, February 3, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Bradley Braves Preview
The Bradley Braves have a 15-8 overall record this season and an 8-4 record in the MVC. They are coming off an 87-73 away win against Drake and their previous three games were an 85-70 home loss against UIC, a 75-68 home win against Indiana State and an 88-62 away loss against Illinois State.
Offensively, Bradley averages 78.1 points per game, while allowing 73.3 points per game defensively. The Braves shoot with 44% from the field and grab 35 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13 assists per game. They average 3 blocks per game and 8.5 steals per game defensively.
Jaquan Johnson leads Bradley in scoring, with an average of 16.7 points per game, while shooting with 44.1% from the field and 77.9% from the free throw line. He also leads the team in assists with 3.6 per game. Ahmet Jonovic leads the team in rebounds with 5.4 per game.
Valparaiso Beacons Preview
The Valparaiso Beacons have an 11-11 overall record this season and a 5-6 record in the MVC. They are coming off a 76-72 overtime away win against Indiana State and their previous three games were a 78-77 home win against Belmont, a 69-63 home win against Southern Illinois and a 54-44 home win against Northern Iowa.
Offensively, Valparaiso averages 71.4 points per game, while allowing 70.2 points per game defensively. The Beacons shoot with 41% from the field and grab 37 rebounds per game, while dishing out 11.5 assists per game. They average 3.9 blocks per game and 6.2 steals per game defensively.
Owen Dease leads Valparaiso in scoring, with an average of 14.1 points per game, while shooting with 48.3% from the field and 85.3% from the free throw line. JT Pettigrew leads the team in rebounds with 6 per game, while Rakim Chaney leads the team in assists with 2.9 per game.
Valparaiso Beacons @ Bradley Braves Betting Trends: February 3, 2026
Why the Bradley Braves will win
- Bradley has won each of its last nine games against Valparaiso.
- Valparaiso has lost six of its last seven road games.
- Bradley has won the first half in nine of its last 10 night games against Valparaiso.
Why the Valparaiso Beacons will win
- Valparaiso has won three of its last four games.
- Bradley has lost the first half in nine of its last 10 night games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Bradley’s last 10 games have produced a total of 143+ points.
- Eight of Valparaiso’s last nine road games have produced a total of 145+ points.
Valparaiso vs Bradley Prediction
In this Valparaiso vs Bradley Prediction, Bradley is coming as -9.5 home favorites. Bradley has been the better team this season and have been extremely strong at home, but they have been struggling against the spread this season and are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games. On the flip side, Valparaiso is 3-1 in its last 4 games and almost perfect against the spread with a 9-1 ATS record in their last 10 games, so I expect them to keep this one close today. Take Valparaiso and get the +9.5 points on the road.