North Alabama vs Bradley Picks and Prediction – 3/20/2025

The North Alabama Lions will be on the road Wednesday night with a first round matchup in the NIT tournament in Illinois against the Bradley Braves. North Alabama comes into the NIT with 24 wins and 10 losses overall after an 11 point loss in their last outing. Offensively North Alabama was mediocre this season averaging 71.8 points on 42.6% shooting from the floor. Defensively North Alabama was mediocre allowing 72.7 points on 44.5% shooting from the floor this season. Stay in the action with our College Basketball Picks.

 The North Alabama offense struggled in their last game scoring just 65 points on 34.3% from the floor. North Alabama did win the rebounding battle but turned the ball over 7 times in the loss. Defensively North Alabama was outmatched giving up 76 points on 41% shooting from the floor.

The Bradley Braves come into the NIT tournament with 26 wins and eight losses overall after a 15 point loss to Drake in their last game to end a long winning streak. Defensively Bradley carried their weight this season ranking 87^th  in the nation allowing just 65.7 points per game this year. Offensively Bradley was mediocre scoring 79.1 points on just over 49% shooting from the floor ranking 131st in the nation.

Offensively Bradley was terrible in their last game against Drake in the MVC tournament championship scoring 48 points on 41.5% shooting from the floor. Bradley also made just 25% from beyond the arc and 69.2% from the free throw line. Defensively Bradley was out matched giving up 63 points on 45.7% shooting from the floor. Braves also lost the rebounding battle and turned the ball over 10 times in the game. Duke Deen has been the offensive leader this season for Bradley averaging 13.8 points and 3.7 assists per game.

Both teams have had great years up to now but Bradley is the better team. The Braves will make enough plays down the stretch to do the work in this game. Take Bradley Wednesday to get the win and cover leading to the victory. Final Score Prediction, Bradley Braves win and cover 76-71.