Illinois-Chicago vs Bradley Picks and Prediction – 1/30/2025

The UIC Flames will be on the road Wednesday night for a game in Illinois against Bradley. The Flames 13 wins through 20 games played following a four point loss in their last outing to end a three-game winning streak. Offensively UIC has been solid this season averaging 8.1 points on 47.5% shooting from the floor and poured in 85 points last time out despite the loss. Defensively UIC has been solid holding upon us 24.1 points per game overall but give up 89 points in their most recent loss. For other college basketball action see our College Basketball Picks.

Javon Jackson leads the UIC offense this season averaging 12.9 points per game. Ahmad Henderson II averages 11.5 points and Sasa CIani averages 11.2 points to go along with a team leading 8.8 rebounds. Jordan Mason averages 10.8 points and leads UIC this season averaging 3.2 assists. Tyem Freeman is the fifth player on the team in double digits averaging 10.4 points per game this year.

The Bradley Braves stayed home Wednesday with eighteen wins through 21 games played currently the top team in the Missouri Valley Conference riding a long winning streak following four point victory against Illinois State. The Braves offense has carried the team this season averaging 8.2 points on 48.7% shooting for the floor. Defensively Bradley has been even better holding opponents to 67.1 points per game and have allowed the 64 points per game over their last five victories.

Duke Deen leads the Bradley offense this season averaging 14.2 points and 4.3 assists per game. Zek Montgomery is second on the team averaging 13.6 points and Christian Davis averages 10.2 points per game. Big man Darius Hannah averages 12 points and leads Bradley hauling in 5.6 rebounds per game.

Bradley is the much better team in this matchup, and it will show from the opening minutes on Wednesday. Look for the Braves to continue their winning ways as they dominate a below average UIC team. Take Bradley to do the work on both sides of the ball in front of their home fans leading to the win and cover to extend their winning streak. Final Score Prediction, Bradley Braves win and cover 76-64.