Bradley Braves vs Northern Iowa Panthers Picks and Prediction for Friday February 6 2026
Use Code WWWC The Bradley Braves, currently holding a 16-8 overall record and an impressive 9-4 mark in the Missouri Valley Conference, are hitting the road to Cedar Falls, Iowa, for a matchup with the Northern Iowa Panthers. The Panthers sit at 14-9 on the season and are 6-6 in conference play. Get involved in the action with our free college basketball picks.
Bradley vs. Northern Iowa Game Information
- February 6, 2026
- 8:00pm EST
- McLeod Center
- CBSSN
Northern Iowa Form & Recent Results
Northern Iowa enters this game hoping to turn things around after dropping three of their last five matchups and coming off a recent defeat. Their most recent victory at home was a strong 71-55 win over Evansville on Saturday. In that game, Will Hornseth was the standout player with 21 points, while Ben Schweiger grabbed 10 rebounds and Trey Campbell dished out 10 assists for the Panthers. The team put on an efficient shooting performance, hitting 55% of their shots from the floor and making 36% from downtown. They also collected 32 rebounds and held the lead for nearly the entire contest, controlling the pace and flow of the game from start to finish.
Trey Campbell has been the go-to scorer for Northern Iowa throughout this season, leading the team with an average of 13.4 points per game. Leon Bond III has provided solid secondary scoring, averaging 11.4 points, and he’s also been their top rebounder with 5.7 rebounds each game. Campbell has shown his playmaking abilities, leading the team in assists at 3.8 per game. Defensively, Northern Iowa has managed to keep their opponents to an average of 61.8 points over the last five games, showing their strength on that end of the floor. They’ve been particularly tough to beat at home, posting a 10-3 record and averaging 72.7 points on their own court. However, it’s their offense that has run into trouble during this stretch, and they’ll need to solve those issues quickly as they welcome Bradley for another important game on Friday night, hoping to avoid their seventh conference loss of the season.
Bradley Form & Recent Results
Bradley heads into this game riding the momentum of a two-game winning streak, having come out on top in three of their last five games. In their recent 72-65 victory over Valparaiso at home on Tuesday, Montana Wheeler delivered a standout performance, scoring 18 points and handing out 3 assists, while Kai Yu contributed 7 rebounds to help control the boards for the Braves. The team shot a solid 48% from the field and managed a 69% success rate at the free-throw line. However, they did have 11 turnovers but were able to pull down 33 rebounds and impressively maintained the lead for 83% of the game.
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So far this season, Jaquan Johnson has been the main scoring option for Bradley, averaging 16.3 points per game. Right behind him is Alex Huibregtse, who has put up an average of 11.8 points per game this year. Ahmet Jonovic leads the way on the glass, averaging 5.5 rebounds each game this season, while Jaquan Johnson is also the top facilitator, contributing an average of 3.5 assists. Offensively, Bradley has averaged 73.2 points over their last five games, showing some consistency on that end of the floor. However, their defensive struggles have been apparent when they've played away from home, holding a 3-4 record on the road and allowing an average of 85.6 points per game in those matchups. As they prepare to take on Cedar Falls, the Braves are aiming to tighten up their defense and secure their tenth conference win.
Key Stats
- Bradley’s Jaquan Johnson this season: 16.3 points, 3.5 assists per game
- Northern Iowa’s Trey Campbell this season: 13.4 points, 3.8 assists per game
Betting Odds & Market Overview:
- UNI -3.5; O/U 131.5
Bradley vs. Northern Iowa Picks and Prediction
Northern Iowa has been pretty even in their first twelve conference games, managing to win half and lose half. However, when they play at home, they’re a completely different team, where they've won ten out of their thirteen games in their own arena. Bradley, on the other hand, has struggled a bit when playing away from home, losing four out of their seven road games so far this season. Even so, the Braves have put together a strong run in conference play, coming out on top in nine of their thirteen games. They’ll be trying to keep that momentum going, but it won’t be easy against a Northern Iowa squad known for their tough, lockdown defense. Final Score Prediction, Northern Iowa Panthers win and cover the spread, 68-64.
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