Bradley vs North Alabama Prediction 3/19/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Bradley vs North Alabama prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, March 19th at Carver Arena in Peoria, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this game in the 1st Round of the NIT. 

Bradley Braves Betting Preview

The Bradley Braves are 26-8 (15-5) this year after they lost to Drake by a score of 63-48 in the finals of the MVC Tournament. Bradley trailed 31-27 at halftime and only managed 21 points in the second half in the loss. The Braves shot 41.5% from the field, 25% on three pointers, and 69.2% on free throws in the game. Darius Hannah led Bradley with 19 points and two rebounds, while Duke Deen added eight points and five assists in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Braves defeated Valparaiso by a score of 70-65 and Murray State by a score of 70-62. Bradley has won five of their last six games and they finished second in the MVC standings with a 15-5 record. The Braves did beat San Francisco in the non-conference, but did lose to Washington State by 17 and Santa Clara by 10. Bradley has scored 76.8 points per game and they have allowed 68.8 points against per game, while also averaging 34.4 rebounds and 14.5 assists per game this season. Duke Deen is averaging 13.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game, while Darius Hannah is averaging 12.6 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game this year. Bradley is shooting 48.4% from the field, 75.5% on free throws, and 40.1% on three pointers this season. 

North Alabama Lions Betting Preview

The North Alabama Lions are 24-10 (14-4) this season after they lost to Lipscomb by a score of 76-65 in the ASUN Championship game. North Alabama trailed 35-29 at halftime and allowed 41 points in the second half in the loss. The Lions shot 34.3% from the field, 23.5% on three pointers, and 62.5% on free throws in the game. Jacari Lane led North Alabama with 18 points and six rebounds, while Cornelious Williams added 15 points and seven rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Lions defeated Jacksonville by a score of 78-63 and Austin Peay by a score of 90-64. North Alabama has won four of their last five games and they finished tied for first in the ASUN standings with a 14-4 record. The Lions don’t have any solid non-conference wins, but they do have losses to Samford by one, Auburn by 33, and Wofford by 20. North Alabama has scored 79.1 points per game and they have allowed 70.6 points against per game, while also averaging 38 rebounds and 12.2 assists per game this season. Jacari Lane is averaging 17.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game, while Daniel Ortiz is averaging 11.6 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game this year. North Alabama is shooting 46% from the field, 70.6% on free throws, and 35.3% on three pointers this season. 

Why Bradley will beat North Alabama

• Bradley has won 18 of its last 19 games against non-Conference opponents at Carver Arena.
• The home team has won the first half in eight of North Alabama’s last nine games.

Total Points Facts

• Nineteen of Bradley’s last 20 Wednesday games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.
• Five of North Alabama’s last six road games have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Bradley ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (40.1%).
• Bradley ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.3).
• North Alabama ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (8.7).
• North Alabama ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (10.9%).

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Bradley vs North Alabama Prediction 

Both of these teams came within one win of making the NCAA Tournament, so they will try to regroup and bounce back with a strong performance here. Bradley has been a very solid defensive team for most of the season and they have allowed 65 points or fewer in five straight games. The Braves aren’t great on the offensive end of the court, but the defense keeps them in a lot of games. North Alabama rolled through most of the ASUN this year, but they scored just 65 and 63 points in their last two games against Lipscomb. I think the Bradley defense is going to be the difference in this game and I like them to get the win.