Belmont Bruins vs Bradley Braves NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/5/25
The Bruins and Braves are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Braves will host the game at Carver Arena in Peoria, IL. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 156.5 points, and Bradley is favored by -7.5 to win at home against Belmont.
BELMONT BRUINS VS BRADLEY BRAVES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Bradley Braves -7.5
This game will be played at Carver Arena at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, February 5th.
WHY BET THE BRADLEY BRAVES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Braves.
- Not only will Bradley pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 156.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Do the Bruins Have a Shot at a Road Win?
Belmont’s season record dropped to 14-8 after a surprising 80-75 home loss to Evansville on Sunday. The Bruins, who were -10.5 favorites, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 155 exceeded the O/U line of 150.5.
Belmont led 38-37 at halftime but allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37. This defensive lapse contributed to their unexpected defeat.
Belmont’s offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 42.4% from the field and 38.2% from beyond the arc, hitting 13 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.5%, and they managed 13 offensive rebounds, with 18 assists as a team.
Gabriel Pozzato led the way with 22 points, shooting 54.5% overall. Tayshawn Comer and Jonathan Pierre each added 19 points, with Comer dishing out 6 assists. Sam Orme hit 3 of 4 threes, finishing with 15 points, while Joshua Hughes and Connor Turnbull both contributed 14 points and 6 rebounds.
Belmont’s defense gave up 80 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 28 made field goals on 66 attempts.
From beyond the arc, the other team hit 13 of 34 threes, shooting 38%. Belmont also sent them to the line 10 times, where they made 6 free throws.
Will Bradley Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?
Bradley Braves Recent Game/Games
Bradley’s season record dropped to 17-5 after an 83-69 road loss to Northern Iowa on Sunday. The Braves entered the game as +2 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 34-25 at halftime, Bradley scored 44 points in the 2nd half but allowed 49 points. The combined points of 152 went over the pre-game O/U line of 139.5.
Bradley’s offense 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. The Braves grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 8 assists.
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 deep, making all 3 of his attempts and finishing with 13 points on 5-of-6 shooting overall.
Bradley’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 48% shooting from the field. They allowed 28 made field goals on 58 attempts.
From beyond the arc, the Braves gave up 10 threes on 22 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 45% from deep. Bradley also sent them to the line 24 times, where they made 17 free throws.