Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Belmont vs Bradley NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Peoria.
Belmont vs Bradley Prediction
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bruins versus the Braves? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Carver Arena in Peoria, IL. The over/under for this Missouri Valley conference contest is set at 156.5 points, with Bradley being favored by -7.5 at home against Belmont.
Belmont vs. Bradley Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Belmont Bruins at Bradley Braves
- Where: Peoria at Carver Arena
- Date: Wednesday, February 5th
- Betting Odds BRADLY -7.5, BELM +260 | BRADLY -327 O/U 156.5
Bruins Preview: Do the Bruins Stand a Chance on the Road?
Belmont Bruins Recent Game/Games
Belmont's season record dropped to 14-8 after a 80-75 loss to Evansville on Sunday. The Bruins were -10.5 point favorites going into the game, but couldn’t cover the spread in the loss.
Belmont led 38-37 at halftime but allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37. The game’s total points of 155 went over the O/U line of 150.5.
Bruins Offense Breakdown
Belmont's offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 42.4% from the field and 38.2% from three-point range, hitting 13 threes on 34 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.5%, and they managed to grab 13 offensive rebounds, with 18 assists as a team.
Gabriel Pozzato led the way with 22 points, shooting 54.5% overall, while Jonathan Pierre and Tayshawn Comer each added 19 points. Comer also contributed 6 assists, and Sam Orme was efficient from deep, hitting 3 of 4 threes, finishing with 15 points.
Bruins Team Defense
Belmont's defense gave up 80 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field, hitting 28 of 66 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 15 two-point baskets on 32 tries, a 46% shooting rate.
From three-point range, the Bruins' defense saw the other team make 13 of 34 shots, good for 38%. Belmont also sent them to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 6 attempts. The Bruins allowed 13 offensive rebounds.
Braves Preview: Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Bradley?
Bradley Braves Recent Game/Games
Bradley fell to 17-5 on the season after an 83-69 road loss to Northern Iowa on Sunday. The Braves, who were +2 underdogs, didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total points (152) went over the 139.5 O/U line.
After trailing 34-25 at halftime, Bradley’s defense struggled in the 2nd half, allowing 49 points while scoring 44 of their own.
Braves Offense Breakdown
Bradley put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 45.5% from the field and 38.1% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.7%, and they hit 73.3% of their free throws, going 11-for-15 from the line.
Jaquan Johnson led the way with 27 points, shooting 69.2% from the field, while Max Weisbrod added 18 points, hitting 5 of 7 threes. Demarion Burch was perfect from beyond the arc, going 3-for-3 and finishing with 13 points.
Braves Team Defense
Bradley's defense struggled, giving up 83 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 48% from the field. The Braves couldn't contain the two-point shots, as their opponents hit 18 of 36 attempts, good for 50%.
From beyond the arc, Bradley's defense allowed 10 threes on 22 attempts, a 45% shooting rate. They also sent the opposition to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 17 free throws, shooting 70%. The Braves gave up 7 offensive rebounds.
Bruins vs Braves Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Although Belmont has a straight up record of 2-1 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs. the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 86 points per game in these games.
- Through their last five home games, Bradley has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 4-1 while averaging 76 points per game.
- Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Bruins have a straight up record of 5-5. Their record vs the spread in these games was 5-5.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Braves have a straight up record of 8-2 and an ATS mark of 3-7.
Belmont vs Bradley Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Bradley -7.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.