Murray State vs Bradley Prediction 1/4/26 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Murray State vs Bradley prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, January 4th at the CFSB Center in Murray, Kentucky. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Murray State Racers Betting Preview

The Murray State Racers are 12-3 (4-0) this season after they defeated UIC by a score of 81-77 in their last game. Murray State trailed 40-36 at halftime, but they scored 45 points in the second half to escape with the win. The Racers shot 40% from the field, 33% on three pointers, and 86% on free throws in the game. Fred King led Murray State with 18 points and 16 rebounds, while Javon Jackson added 15 points and four assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Murray State defeated Southern Illinois by a score of 84-81 and Valpo by a score of 85-79. The Racers have scored 88.4 points per game with 38.3 rebounds and 15.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 78.2 points against per game this season. Javon Jackson is averaging 16.3 points and 2.6 assists per game, while Fred King is averaging 13.2 points and 8.5 rebounds per game for the Racers. Murray State is shooting 47.7% from the field, 76.3% on free throws, and 37.3% on three pointers this season. 

Bradley Braves Betting Preview

The Bradley Braves are 10-5 (3-1) this year after they lost to Belmont by a score of 88-78 in their last game. Bradley trailed 42-39 at halftime and they allowed 46 points in the second half in the loss. The Braves shot 44% from the field, 41% on three pointers, and 65% on free throws in the game. Demarion Burch led Bradley with 25 points and four assists, while Montana Wheeler added 22 points and two assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Bradley defeated Evansville by a score of 76-68 and Southern Illinois by a score of 73-69. The Braves have scored 78.3 points per game with 34.7 rebounds and 13.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 70.7 points against per game this season. Jaquan Johnson is averaging 18.1 points and 4.1 rebounds per game, while Alex Huibregtse is averaging 11.5 points and 3.8 rebounds per game for the Braves. Bradley is shooting 44.1% from the field, 72.8% on free throws, and 34.6% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Murray State Racers will win

• Murray State has won each of its last 10 games at CFSB Center.
• Murray State has won the first half in each of its last seven games at CFSB Center.

Why the Bradley Braves will win

• Bradley has won seven of its last eight games.
• Murray State has lost three of its last four day games following a road win.
• Bradley has won the first half in each of its last three day games.

Total Points Facts

• One-hundred-sixteen of Bradley’s last 120 day games have produced a total of 159 or fewer points.
• Thirteen of Murray State’s last 14 day games against Conference opponents at CFSB Center have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.

Murray State vs Bradley Prediction 

Murray State comes into this matchup on a lengthy winning streak and they are undefeated to start conference play. The Racers are shooting 48% from the field and they have scored at least 81 points in five straight games. Bradley had their winning streak snapped in their last game against Belmont and they have allowed 88+ in each of their last two road games. The Braves are shooting 44% from the field, but I don’t like how they have defended on the road. Take Murray State to cover at home.