Valparaiso vs Bradley Prediction 3/6/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Valparaiso vs Bradley prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, March 6th at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Valparaiso Beacons Betting Preview

The Valparaiso Beacons are 18-14 (11-9) this season after they defeated Indiana State by a score of 63-62 in their last game. Valparaiso trailed 37-28 at halftime, but they held Indiana State to just 25 points in the second half for the comeback win. The Beacons shot 37% from the field, 35% on three pointers, and 59% on free throws in the game. Rakim Chaney led Valparaiso with 18 points and five assists, while JT Pettigrew added 14 points and seven rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Valparaiso lost to Evansville by a score of 80-79, but did beat Drake by a score of 74-71 before that. The Beacons have scored 71.9 points per game with 36.1 rebounds and 11.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 71.2 points against per game this season. Owen Dease is averaging 13.2 points and 3.2 rebounds per game, while JT Pettigrew is averaging 12.1 points and 6.5 rebounds per game for the Beacons. Valparaiso is shooting 42.2% from the field, 71.0% on free throws, and 34.0% on three pointers this season. 

Bradley Braves Betting Preview

The Bradley Braves are 20-11 (13-7) this year after they defeated Murray State by a score of 87-78 in their last game. Bradley led 36-35 at halftime and they scored 51 points in the second half in the win. The Braves shot 54% from the field, 33% on three pointers, and 72% on free throws in the game. Alex Huibregtse led Bradley with 21 points and three assists, while Jaquan Johnson added 16 points and three assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Bradley lost to UIC by a score of 93-86, but did beat Illinois State by a score of 74-60 before that. The Braves have scored 77.5 points per game with 34.6 rebounds and 13.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 73.1 points against per game this season. Jaquan Johnson is averaging 17.4 points and 3.9 rebounds per game, while Alex Huibregtse is averaging 12.6 points and 3.1 rebounds per game for the Braves. Bradley is shooting 43.9% from the field, 72.9% on free throws, and 35.9% on three pointers this year. 

Valparaiso vs Bradley Prediction 

Valparaiso comes into this matchup after winning four of their last five games, but they were very lucky to escape with the win over Indiana State on Thursday. The Beacons are shooting 42% from the field, but they did beat Bradley 79-72 a few weeks ago. Bradley has alternated wins and losses over their last five games and they finished 13-7 in conference play. The Braves are shooting 44% from the field and they have scored 86+ points in back to back games. I don’t love how Valparaiso looked on Thursday, so I will back Bradley to win here.

David Racey's Pick: Bradley ML