Bradley vs Evansville Picks and Prediction – 2/9/2025

On Saturday, the Bradley Braves visit the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana for a Missouri Valley Conference clash with the Evansville Purple Aces. Bradley is 18-6 overall and 9-4 in MVC play. The Braves lost to Belmont 80-77 on Wednesday. The leading scorer for Bradley in the loss was Almar Atlason with 28 points. Bradley has lost each of its last three since winning 10 of its previous 11. Keep updated on College Basketball with our expert college basketball picks.

Duke Deen leads Bradley in scoring and assists, averaging 13.2 points at 4.0 assists per game. Darius Hannah is the leading rebounder, averaging 5.7 rebounds per game. Zek Montgomery is second in scoring, averaging 13.0 points per game, and is one of three players who average double figures in scoring. Bradley scores an average of 79.2 points per game.

The Evansville Purple Aces looked to bounce back from a loss with a victory at home on Saturday when hosting the Bradley Braves. Evansville is 9-15 overall and 6-7 in MVC play. The Purple Aces lost to Southern Illinois 68-59 on Wednesday. The leading scorer for Evansville in the loss was Tayshawn Comer with 25 points. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Evansville.

Gabriel Pozzato is the leading scorer for Evansville, averaging 16.0 points per game. Tayshawn Comer is second in scoring and the leader in assists, averaging 15.3 points and 4.0 assists per game. Tanner Cuff is the leading rebounder, averaging 6.9 rebounds per game. Evansville has three players who average double figures in scoring. Evansville scores an average of 66.0 points per game.

The Bradley Braves will bounce back from a disappointing loss last time out with a strong effort on the road to defeat Evansville. Bradley scores an average of 79.2 points per game but its defense is its strength, as the Braves allow an average of only 69.5 points per game. Opponents are shooting only 40.4% against Bradley's defense. Final Score Prediction, Bradley Braves win and cover ATS 77-61.