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Game time: February 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET

Venue: Carver Arena — Peoria, IL

Article updated Feb 5, 2:17 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Belmont Bruins (15-8, 7-5 MVC) are set to face off against the Bradley Braves (18-5, 9-3 MVC) in a Missouri Valley Conference matchup at Carver Arena. Bradley previously

Game outlook

The Belmont Bruins (15-8, 7-5 MVC) are set to face off against the Bradley Braves (18-5, 9-3 MVC) in a Missouri Valley Conference matchup at Carver Arena. Bradley previously defeated Belmont on January 21st with an 89-77 victory. Both teams are aiming to recover from recent losses and secure their positions in the upper echelon of the MVC standings. Bradley is currently favored to win with a spread of -7.5 points, which has since shifted to Bradley -7.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bruins +254 | Braves -310

Spread: Bruins +7 (-110) | Braves -7 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 158 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Bradley will win straight-up is 76%.

Belmont Bruins

Belmont Bruins have lost their last two games to Illinois State and Evansville. However, the team is known for their high-powered offense, ranking 36th nationally in scoring with 81.4 points per game. They excel in three-point shooting and field goals made. Despite a lower overall ranking of 141 by KenPom, their offensive efficiency is impressive at 63rd. Jonathan Pierre leads the team in scoring and rebounding, while Carter Whitt manages the offense with his assists. Tyler Lundblade is a key player for three-point shooting with a 42.9% accuracy. Defensively, the team struggles, ranking 279th in defensive rating. Overall, Belmont is 15-8 this season with strengths in scoring and three-point shooting, but room for improvement in defense.

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Bradley Braves Analysis

The Bradley Braves started the conference strong by going 9-1, but have faced setbacks in their last two games. Despite their recent losses, the Braves have shown strength in their offense, ranking highly in three-point shooting, free-throw percentage, and overall field goal percentage. KenPom places the Braves 94th overall with balanced ratings on offense and defense. Duke Deen leads the team in scoring and assists, with support from Zek Montgomery and Darius Hannah. Although the Braves have a power ranking of 260, they rank 60th in offense and 85th in defense. Their shooting percentages and rebounding stats place them among top teams in the nation. On defense, Bradley performs well in limiting field goal and three-point percentages. Overall, the Braves have shown strong offensive capabilities and potential for improvement on defense.

Braves poised for victory against Belmont despite losing streaks

Both teams enter this matchup on a two-game losing streak, however, the advantage lies with the Braves. Bradley's exceptional defensive skills and proficiency in free-throw shooting give them a notable edge in this game, particularly benefiting from playing on their home court. The Braves' well-rounded offense is expected to outperform Belmont's vulnerable defense, allowing them to seize control of the game. Bradley's capability to consistently halt their opponent's scoring opportunities and convert free throws will be pivotal in not only securing a victory but also covering the spread.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Belmont Bruins+260 → +280Moved
  • Moneyline · Bradley Braves-330 → -350Moved
  • Spread · Belmont Bruins+7.5 (-110) → +8 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Bradley Braves-7.5 (-110) → -8 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over156.5 (-110) → 157.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under156.5 (-110) → 157.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Belmont Bruins
26-6 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Bradley Braves
21-13 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-02-05T19:17:54.945Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2025-01-21Bradley Braves 89 · Belmont Bruins 77
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Belmont Bruins defeated Bradley Braves 80-77

Belmont Bruins defeated Bradley Braves 80-77 on February 5, 2025, a 3-point decision in the series. Belmont Bruins' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 39-35. Against SportsJaw's recorded Belmont Bruins +8 (-110) spread, Belmont Bruins covered, while the 157 combined points finished under the recorded total of 157.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • JamescashiolaSpread · Bradley Braves -7.5 (-110)Loss
  • BjenkinsTotal · Over 157.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 158 (-110)Loss
  • StevedSpread · Belmont Bruins +7.5 (-110)Win