The Murray State Racers (10-8, 4-3 MVC) are at home in MVC play against the Bradley Braves (15-3, 6-1 MVC) on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET. The Racers are 1.5-point favorites in the game. The over/under for the matchup is 135.
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Murray State vs. Bradley betting lines
- Murray State moneyline odds to win: -110
- Bradley moneyline odds to win: -110
- Spread: Murray State (-1.5)
- Total: 135
Murray State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, Murray State has performed worse when playing at home, covering two times in six home games, and four times in seven road games.
- The Racers have hit the over on the total in a lower percentage of games at home (33.3%) than games on the road (71.4%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Murray State has won a higher percentage of its games at home (.667) compared to away games (.000).
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Racers have been scoring 71.6 points per contest, an average that’s a little lower than the 75.2 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
- The last 10 games have seen Murray State give up 4.7 more points per game (73.8) than its season-long average (69.1).
- The Racers are trending down from deep over their last 10 outings, making 7.3 threes per game and shooting 33.3% from long range compared to their season-long averages of 7.8 makes and 36.6% from distance in the 2024-25 season.
Murray State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-9-0 (Home: 2-4-0; Away: 4-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 3-6-0 (As Favorite: 3-6-0; As Underdog: 5-3-0)
- O-U-P: 9-7-1 (Home: 2-4-0; Away: 5-1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-4 (Home: 4-2; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-4 (Home: 0-0; Away: 3-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.4 (151st in nation) | 45 (273rd) | 30 (313th) | 28.9 (70th) | 12.6 (268th) | 11.2 (148th) |
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Bradley statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- This season, Bradley is 5-4-0 at home against the spread (.556 winning percentage). On the road, it is 1-3-0 ATS (.250).
- Braves games have gone above the over/under 55.6% of the time at home (five of nine), and 50% of the time away (two of four).
Recent trends
- The Braves are averaging 79.1 points per game in their last 10 games, which is two fewer points than their average for the season (81.1).
- While Bradley is surrendering 67.5 points per game in 2024-25, it has been worse over its last 10 games, allowing 68 points per contest.
- The Braves are draining 0.6 fewer three-pointers per game over their previous 10 games (10) compared to their season average (10.6), and they are posting a worse three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (39.8%) compared to their season mark (41.4%).
Bradley betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-9-0 (Home: 5-4-0; Away: 1-3-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 0-1-0 (As Favorite: 8-7-0; As Underdog: 0-2-0)
- O-U-P: 11-6-0 (Home: 5-4-0; Away: 2-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 14-1 (Home: 8-1; Away: 3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.9 (26th in nation) | 39.5 (30th) | 32.1 (216th) | 31.4 (191st) | 16.1 (61st) | 11.7 (211th) |
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