Bradley Braves vs Murray State Racers Picks and Prediction for Sunday, January 4th, 2026
The Bradley Braves will be on the road Sunday afternoon for a 5:00 PM match-up inside the CFSB Center in Murray, KY, against the Murray State Racers, and we have you ready to roll with our Bradley vs Murray State prediction. Bradley has ten wins and five losses thus far this season, coming into Sunday following a 10-point road loss to Belmont in their last outing to end a 4-game winning streak. The Murray State Racers are the top team in the Missouri Valley Conference at 12-3 on the year and 4-0 in conference. Murray State comes into Sunday riding a long winning streak after a 4-point road victory against UIC in their last outing. Read more about this Bradley vs Murray State prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!
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Bradley looks to get back on Track!
The Bradley Braves come into Sunday playing great basketball as of late, winners of four of the last five games after a 10-point loss to Belmont last time out. Offensively, Bradley has done the job, averaging 78.3 points on 44% shooting from the floor this season. Defensively, Bradley has been phenomenal, holding opponents to 70.7 points per game this season, but gave up 88 points in their loss to Belmont. The Bradley offense performed well in their last outing, scoring 39 points in each half on 44% shooting from the floor, and the Braves knocked down 13 triples. Defensively, Bradley struggled as Belmont shot 55% from the floor, knocking down 10 long balls. Bradley lost the rebounding by three and turned the ball over 16 times in the loss. Demarion Burch led the way with the Bradley offense in their last outing with 25 points on 14 shots. Montana Wheeler chipped in heavily, leading the way off the bench with 22 points on 11 shots in 26 minutes.
Jaquan Johnson leads the Bradley offense this season as one of three players in double digits, averaging 18.1 points, and boasts a team-high 3.5 assists per game. Alex Huibregste averages 11.5 points in 35 minutes per game. Demarian Birch also averages 11.5 points per game this season, but has played just 13 times. AJ Smith averages 7.7 points and leads the team, averaging 5.2 rebounds per game.
Key Injury Report for Bradley :
- None
Murray State attempts to stay Undefeated in Conference Play!
The Murray State Racers are rolling this season with 12 wins and 3 losses overall, riding a long winning streak into this matchup. The Murray State offense has been the team's most significant edge, averaging 88.4 points on 48% from the floor, and the Racers have averaged 89.2 points per game during their current 5-game winning streak. Defensively, Murray State has held its own, allowing 78.2 points per game through its first 15 games. Defensively, Murray State did just enough in their last outing, giving up 77 points on 41% shooting from the floor. The Racers lost the rebounding battle by one but forced 15 turnovers to seal the victory. Offensively, Murray State was phenomenal, scoring 81 points, including 45 in the second half, to erase a four-point halftime deficit on 40% shooting from the floor, and Murray State knocked down eight triples in the game. Fred King led the way for the Murray State offense in their last outing with 18 points on 11 shots to go along with the team’s leading 16 rebounds. Javon Jackson chipped in heavily with 15 points on 16 shots in 22 minutes. Mason Miller was the third starter in double digits with 10 points in 25 minutes.
Javon Jackson leads the Murray State offense this season, as one of three players averaging double digits, scoring 16.3 points per game. Big man Fred King averages 13.2 points and leads the way, pulling in 8.5 rebounds per game. Roman Domon is third on the team this season, averaging 12.4 points per game. Layne Taylor averages 8.7 points to go along with the team’s leading 4.1 assists per game.
Key Injury Report for Murray State:
- None
Bradley vs Murray State Pick
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  The Insiders Room | +1,793.00 |
| 2 |  Tony Karpinski | +1,731.00 |
| 3 |  Jesse Schule | +1,599.00 |
| 4 |  Rob Vinciletti | +1,284.00 |
| 5 |  David Delano | +1,232.00 |
Bradley vs Murray State Spread Pick
- Murray State Racers -4.5 (4 Units)
Both teams have found success thus far this season as each comes into Sunday with double-digit wins. Despite each team's success, Murray State is the better overall team in this game. The Racers average more than 10 points per game and come into Sunday on a long winning streak. Look for the races to do the work on both sides of the ball Sunday as they get the win covered at home to pick up their 13th victory of the season and remain undefeated in the conference.
Bradley vs Murray State Over/Under Pick
- Under 161.5 ( 3 Units)
Both teams have scored well, but each has a solid defense. Look for Murray State to do the work in this game to get the win, but points will come at a premium. Look for a defensive battle as two of the top teams in the conference battle it out on Sunday. Take the under on Sunday afternoon in Kentucky when the Bradley Braves visit the Murray State Racers.
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