Bradley Braves vs Illinois-Chicago Flames predictions, Jan 24, 2026

NCAA College Basketball, on Saturday,

Bradley Braves

Illinois-Chicago Flames

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In a highly anticipated NCAA College Basketball matchup on January 24, 2026, the Bradley Braves will face off against the Illinois-Chicago Flames on the Braves’ home court. Both teams come into this game in good form, with Bradley winning 4 of their last 5 matches and Illinois-Chicago boasting a perfect record of 5 wins in their last 5 games.

The bookmakers have Bradley Braves as the favorites with odds of 1.31 for a home win, while Illinois-Chicago Flames are the underdogs with odds of 3.37 for an away win. Our model predicts a 72.7% chance of a home win, % chance of a draw, and a 27.3% chance of an away win, with a predicted final score of 76:69 in favor of the Braves.

Both teams will be looking to build on their recent successes and capitalize on their tactical strengths to secure a victory in this exciting matchup. With both teams in good form, this game has all the makings of a closely fought contest that could go either way.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-01-23T22:52:03+00:00.

Bradley
72.3%
Illinois-Chicago
27.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 76:69

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 1.26 3.72
WilliamHill 1.3 3.4
Pinnacle 1.31 3.04
Best for US Customers 1.31 3.6

Latest Results

21.01.26 Bradley Braves basketball – Indiana State Sycamores basketball – 75:68
17.01.26 Illinois State Redbirds basketball – Bradley Braves basketball – 88:62
13.01.26 Evansville Purple Aces basketball – Bradley Braves basketball – 90:94 OT
10.01.26 Bradley Braves basketball – Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – 75:69
07.01.26 Bradley Braves basketball – Drake Bulldogs basketball – 93:66
20.01.26 Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – Evansville Purple Aces basketball – 76:49
17.01.26 Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – Drake Bulldogs basketball – 74:67
13.01.26 Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – 61:69
10.01.26 Illinois State Redbirds basketball – Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – 59:63 OT
07.01.26 Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – 70:57

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Bradley won 4.
  • Bradley is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Illinois-Chicago is in great form and has won several matches in a row (last 5 games: 5 wins).
  • Illinois-Chicago may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, Bradley is seen as the favorite.
  • In the last 11 head-to-head matches, Bradley won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 795:702. (average 72.3:63.8).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Bradley won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 441:374. (average 73.5:62.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    29.01.25 Bradley Braves basketball – Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – 70:93
    11.01.25 Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – Bradley Braves basketball – 60:61
    08.03.24 Bradley Braves basketball – Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – 74:47
    14.02.24 Bradley Braves basketball – Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – 85:73
    13.01.24 Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – Bradley Braves basketball – 59:77

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 5 (14.46%)

    2. Arizona Wildcats: 5.5 (13.14%)

    3. Connecticut Huskies: 10 (7.23%)

    4. Duke Blue Devils: 12 (6.02%)

    5. Houston Cougars: 12 (6.02%)

    6. Purdue Boilermakers: 13 (5.56%)

    7. Iowa State: 15 (4.82%)

    8. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 16 (4.52%)

    9. Florida Gators: 19 (3.8%)

    10. Illinois Fighting Illini: 23 (3.14%)

    11. Vanderbilt Commodores: 31 (2.33%)

    12. Brigham Young: 31 (2.33%)

    13. Kansas Jayhawks: 31 (2.33%)

    14. Michigan State: 36 (2.01%)

    15. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 36 (2.01%)

    16. Texas Tech: 41 (1.76%)

    17. Virginia Cavaliers: 51 (1.42%)

    18. Louisville: 51 (1.42%)

    19. Alabama Crimson Tide: 51 (1.42%)

    20. Arkansas Razorbacks: 61 (1.18%)

    21. North Carolina: 81 (0.89%)

    22. St. Johns Red Storm: 91 (0.79%)

    23. Tennessee Volunteers: 101 (0.72%)

    24. Kentucky Wildcats: 101 (0.72%)

    25. Clemson: 126 (0.57%)

    26. Iowa Hawkeyes: 126 (0.57%)

    27. Georgia Bulldogs: 176 (0.41%)

    28. Indiana Hoosiers: 201 (0.36%)

    29. Wisconsin Badgers: 201 (0.36%)

    30. SMU Mustangs: 201 (0.36%)

    31. UCLA: 201 (0.36%)

    32. St. Louis Billikens: 201 (0.36%)

    33. NC State: 201 (0.36%)

    34. Villanova Wildcats: 251 (0.29%)

    35. Baylor Bears: 251 (0.29%)

    36. Auburn Tigers: 251 (0.29%)

    37. Miami (FL): 251 (0.29%)

    38. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.29%)

    39. Texas A&M: 251 (0.29%)

    40. UCF Knights: 351 (0.21%)

    41. Seton Hall Pirates: 351 (0.21%)

    42. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.21%)

    43. San Diego State: 351 (0.21%)

    44. Missouri Tigers: 351 (0.21%)

    45. USC Trojans: 351 (0.21%)

    46. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.14%)

    47. TCU: 501 (0.14%)

    48. Creighton: 501 (0.14%)

    49. Oklahoma Sooners: 501 (0.14%)

    50. Stanford Cardinal: 501 (0.14%)

    51. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.14%)

    52. LSU: 751 (0.1%)

    53. Ole Miss Rebels: 751 (0.1%)

    54. Kansas State: 751 (0.1%)

    55. West Virginia: 751 (0.1%)

    56. New Mexico: 751 (0.1%)

    57. Butler Bulldogs: 751 (0.1%)

    58. Oregon Ducks: 751 (0.1%)

    59. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)

    60. Maryland Terrapins: 1001 (0.07%)

    61. South Carolina Gamecocks: 1001 (0.07%)

    62. Marquette: 1001 (0.07%)

    63. Colorado State: 1001 (0.07%)

    64. Wake Forest: 1001 (0.07%)

    65. Memphis Tigers: 1001 (0.07%)

    66. Pittsburgh Panthers: 1001 (0.07%)

    67. Washington Huskies: 1001 (0.07%)

    68. Colorado: 1001 (0.07%)

    69. Utah Utes: 1001 (0.07%)

    70. Northwestern Wildcats: 1001 (0.07%)

    71. Notre Dame: 1001 (0.07%)

    72. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.07%)

    73. Xavier Musketeers: 1001 (0.07%)

    74. Mississippi St.: 1001 (0.07%)

    75. Cincinnati Bearcats: 1001 (0.07%)

    76. Georgia Tech: 1001 (0.07%)

    77. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.07%)

    78. Providence Friars: 1001 (0.07%)

    79. Arizona State: 1001 (0.07%)

    80. Miami (Ohio): 1001 (0.07%)

    81. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 1001 (0.07%)

    82. Florida State: 1001 (0.07%)

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