Bradley basketball vs Valpo score today: Live updates, game highlights, how to watch

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PEORIA — The Bradley Braves begin the Missouri Valley Conference season in earnest today when Valparaiso comes into Carver Arena for a 3 p.m. tip.

Bradley (10-2, 1-0) has played just one game since Dec. 21, a big home victory against Canisius. This is the first of 19 straight MVC games for the league favorite Braves. They opened the MVC season Dec. 3 with a win at Southern Illinois.

Valpo (7-5, 0-1) has won three of its last four including a win last weekend before a week-long layoff. The Beacons opened MVC play with a 66-60 loss to Drake on Dec. 5.

Follow along here for updates from Peoria:

TEAMS	1st half	2nd half	—	FINAL
Valparaiso	00	00	—	00
Bradley	00	00	—	00

Kenpom ranking: Bradley No. 72, Valparaiso No. 218
Kenpom says: Bradley 84, Valparaiso 70 (91%)
Massey computer says: Bradley 82, Valparaiso 66 (80%)
NET ranking: Bradley No. 65, Valparaiso No. 213
CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Ranking: Bradley No. 4
MidMajorBasketball.com Mid-Major Ranking: No. 20
BracketBustersHoops.com Mid-Major Ranking: No. 17
Basketball.realgm.com Mid-Major Rankings: No. 14
Preseason poll: Bradley No. 1 in MVC. Valparaiso No. 10 in 12-team MVC
Records: Bradley 10-2, 1-0 MVC. Valparaiso 7-5, 0-1 MVC
All-time series: Bradley, 12-5
Coaches: Bradley, Brian Wardle 10th year (168-140). Valparaiso, Roger Powell 2nd year (14-30)

The Braves rank No. 1 in the nation in 3-point shooting at 45.7%. … The Braves are No. 2 in the nation in effective field goal percentage at 60%. … The Braves are 9-0 this season and 20-3 last season when scoring at least 75 points in a game. … Bradley has won 10 straight at Carver Arena and is 46-6 on its home floor back through the 2021-22 season. … Bradley point guard Duke Deen is a team-best 14.8 ppg and 54 assists in 12 outings. … BU guard Zek Montgomery is shooting 54.8% from 3-point range and produces 13.0 ppg. … Senior forward Darius Hannah leads the team with 6.1 rebounds per game and 20 steals. … Christian Davis has a team-best 13 blocked shots. … Valparaiso 6-foot-10 sophomore center Cooper Schwieger leads the Beacons with 13.0 ppg, 7.6 rebounds and 16 blocks. … Beacons forward Kaspar Sepp delivers 6.8 rebounds per game off the bench. … Schwieger and junior Canadian guard Jefferson De La Cruz Monegro are the only two players who have started every game for Valpo. … The Braves get Indiana State on the road on New Year’s Day.

Date:  Dec. 29, 2024
Time:  3 p.m. CT
Location: Carver Arena, Peoria, Illinois

What channel is the Bradley vs Valpo game on today?

Bradley vs Valpo live stream options

Bradley vs Valparaiso will be streaming on ESPN+. A subscription is required.

Bradley basketball vs Valpo betting odds

Game lines and odds from Bet MGM as of early Sunday:

Spread:  Bradley -14.5
Over/under: 150.5
Moneyline:  Bradley -880, Valpo +630

Record: 10-2

Nov. 4: Bradley 88, Southeast Missouri State 60
Nov. 8: Washington State 91, Bradley 74
Nov. 12: Bradley 85, UTSA 72
Nov. 16: Bradley 76, Northern Illinois 60
Nov. 21: Bradley 82, Texas State 68
Nov. 22: Bradley 77, Wright State 74
Nov. 24: Bradley 80, Middle Tennessee 69
Nov. 29: Bradley 107, Judson 41
Dec. 3: Bradley 83, Southern Illinois 60
Dec. 14: Santa Clara 84, Bradley 74 at Jack Jones Classic
Dec. 18: Bradley 66, San Francisco 64
Dec. 21: Bradley 92, Canisius 59
Dec. 29: vs Valparaiso, 3 p.m., Carver Arena | ESPN+
Jan. 1: at Indiana State, Hulman Center, 6 p.m. | MVCTV
Jan. 4: vs Missouri State, Carver Arena, 7 p.m. | CBSSN

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Dave Eminian is the Journal Star sports columnist, and covers Bradley men’s basketball, the Rivermen and Chiefs. He writes the Cleve In The Eve sports column for pjstar.com. He can be reached at 686-3206 or deminian@pjstar.com. Follow him on X.com @icetimecleve.

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