UT-Chattanooga vs Bradley Picks and Prediction – 3/25/2025

On Tuesday, the Chattanooga Mocs (26-9) face off against the Bradley Braves (28-8) in the NIT Quarterfinals. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

Bradley comes into this matchup on a two-game winning streak and has won four of their last five games. In their decisive 75-57 victory over George Mason during the second round of the NIT Tournament, Corey Thomas made a significant impact by scoring 21 points for the Braves. Throughout the current season, Duke Deen has been Bradley's top scorer, averaging 13.5 points per game. Close on his heels is Darius Hannah, who holds the position of the second-leading scorer with an average of 12.4 points. Additionally, Hannah excels in rebounding, leading the team with an average of 5.9 rebounds per contest. Meanwhile, Duke Deen also shines in playmaking, boasting an average of 3.8 assists per game for the Braves. Over their last five games, Bradley has managed to score an average of 66.8 points, indicating a need for their offense to boost performance to complement a strong defense. Overall, the Braves maintain an average of 75.8 points per game this season.

Chattanooga enters this game on a two-game winning streak and has won four of their last five games. In their impressive 87-72 victory against Dayton in the second round of the NIT Tournament, Honor Huff delivered an outstanding performance by scoring 26 points for the Mocs. This season, Huff has been the leading scorer for Chattanooga, maintaining an average of 15.2 points per game. Following closely behind is Bash Wieland, the team’s second-highest scorer, with an average of 14.3 points. Frank Champion stands out as Chattanooga's top rebounder, averaging 4.7 rebounds per game, and he also excels in playmaking, leading the team with 3.8 assists per game. Over their last five matchups, the Mocs have consistently demonstrated strong offensive capabilities, averaging 88 points per game. With their offense firing on all cylinders, they are poised to carry this momentum into their upcoming quarterfinal showdown against Bradley in the NIT. On average, Chattanooga scores 79.4 points per game throughout the season.

Chattanooga's offense has been thriving just when it's most needed, as they aim to advance beyond Bradley in the NIT quarterfinals. On the other hand, Bradley's offensive play has hit a rough patch at an unfortunate time. However, their defense has been their saving grace, keeping them competitive in recent matchups. They'll be focusing on maintaining this defensive strength while trying to reinvigorate their offensive play. Final Score Prediction, Bradley Braves win 84-75.