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Game time: January 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET

Venue: CFSB Center — Murray, KY

Article updated Jan 18, 2:18 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Bradley Braves will face off against the Murray State Racers in a Missouri Valley Conference matchup at the CFSB Center. Bradley comes into the game with a 21-13 record,

Game outlook

The Bradley Braves will face off against the Murray State Racers in a Missouri Valley Conference matchup at the CFSB Center. Bradley comes into the game with a 21-13 record, leading the MVC by one game over three teams. They are on a two-game winning streak, with Connor Dillon leading the team with 20 points in their last game. Murray State, with a record of 20-12, had a three-game winning streak snapped in their last game against UIC. Both teams are at full strength without any players on the injury report. Murray State is currently favored to win by 0.5 points. Fans can expect an exciting game and are encouraged to check out NCAAB picks for this highly anticipated matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Braves -105 | Racers -115

Spread: Braves +0.5 (-110) | Racers -0.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 136 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Murray St. will win straight-up is 53%.

Bradley Braves

Bradley Braves have shown strong offensive capabilities this season, averaging 81.1 points per game and shooting 48.9% from the field, and 41.4% from three-point territory. Their defense is also notable, holding opponents to just 67.5 points per game and limiting them to 39.5% shooting overall and 28.2% from three-point range. Leading scorers Zek Montgomery and Duke Deen have been crucial to their success, with Montgomery averaging 14.3 points per game and Deen averaging 14.2 points per game. The team has a solid rebounding and assist game, led by Darius Hannah and Jaquan Johnson. Bradley's power ranking of 186 is reflected in their offensive and defensive rankings, with a 15-3 record for the season. Additionally, they excel in three-point shooting, ranking fourth in the NCAAB. Defensively, they rank in the top 40 for field goal percentage allowed and rebounds per game. Overall, Bradley Braves have displayed a well-rounded and competitive performance this season.

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Murray St. Racers Analysis

The Murray State Racers are performing well in college basketball this season, scoring an average of 75.2 points per game and allowing an average of 69.1 points per game. They shoot 45.4% from the field and 36.6% from three-point territory, ranking 156th and 57th respectively. Their defense holds opponents to 45.0% shooting overall and 30.1% from three-point territory. Key players include JaCobi Wood leading in points and assists, Kylen Milton as the second-leading scorer, AJ Ferguson in rebounds, Milton in steals, and KyeRon Lindsay in blocked shots. The team has a power ranking of 80 and is ranked #208 for offense and #72 for defense. Overall, the team has a record of 10-8 and has performed well in recent matchups.

Bradley Braves Shine on Both Ends of the Court, Dominating in Offense and Defense

The Bradley Braves have demonstrated exceptional performance on both offense and defense this season. Currently, Bradley ranks 52nd in scoring with an average of 81.1 points per game, while also maintaining a solid defensive record by allowing only 67.5 points per game, positioning them 75th in this category. On offense, the Braves excel in field goal shooting with a 27th ranking, and showcase their proficiency in three-point shooting by securing the third-best percentage. Defensively, Bradley holds a remarkable 31st position in field goal shooting percentage allowed, and an impressive 13th rank in three-point shooting percentage allowed. Conversely, Murray State lags behind in scoring, field goal shooting percentage, and three-point shooting percentage, with opponents converting 45% of shots against them. In addition, Murray State has struggled to cover the spread in 11 out of their last 14 games.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Braves vs Racers archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Braves vs Racers matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Bradley Braves-111 → -105Moved
  • Moneyline · Murray St. Racers-108 → -115Moved
  • Spread · Bradley Braves0 (-110) → +1 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Murray St. Racers0 (-110) → -1 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over136 (-110) → 135.75 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under136 (-110) → 135.75 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Bradley Braves
21-13 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Murray St. Racers
20-12 matchup record · 4-5-1 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-18T19:18:28.050Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Bradley Braves will face off against the Murray State Racers in a Missouri Valley Conference matchup at the CFSB Center. Bradley comes into the game with a 21-13 record, leading the MVC by one game over three teams. They are on a two-game winning streak, with Connor Dillon leading the team with 20 points in their last game. Murray State, with a record of 20-12, had a three-game winning streak snapped in their last game against UIC. Both teams are at full strength without any players on the injury report. Murray State is currently favored to win by 0.5 points. Fans can expect an exciting game and are encouraged to check out NCAAB picks for this highly anticipated matchup.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Bradley Braves defeated Murray St. Racers 74-61

Bradley Braves defeated Murray St. Racers 74-61 on January 18, 2025, a 13-point decision in the series. Bradley Braves' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 33-26. Against SportsJaw's recorded Bradley Braves +1 (-110) spread, Bradley Braves covered, while the 135 combined points finished under the recorded total of 135.75.

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  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • CoolioSpread · Bradley Braves +0.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 136 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · Bradley Braves +0.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 136 (-110)Loss