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Game time: January 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM ET

Venue: Credit Union 1 Arena — Chicago, IL

Article updated Jan 11, 1:15 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The upcoming matchup between the Bradley Braves and UIC Flames will be a key game in the MVC conference, with Bradley looking to maintain their conference lead. The Braves

Game outlook

The upcoming matchup between the Bradley Braves and UIC Flames will be a key game in the MVC conference, with Bradley looking to maintain their conference lead. The Braves are coming off a close loss to Drake, while the Flames are coming off a strong win over Missouri State. Bradley has a strong history against UIC, with a 9-1 record in their last 10 meetings. The Braves are currently favored to win, with a line of -2 remaining steady. To find out more about this game, be sure to read the full Bradley Braves vs. UIC Flames prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Braves -134 | Flames +110

Spread: Braves -2 (-110) | Flames +2 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 144.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Bradley will win straight-up is 57%.

Bradley Braves

The Braves had their winning streak halted by Drake in their last game, but they will look to rebound and secure their sixth win in seven games when they face the Flames on Saturday. Bradley averages 80.1 points per game and scored 57 points in their last outing, with Zek Montgomery leading the team with 17 points. Defensively, they give up 68.1 points per game and will need a solid effort on that end to secure a victory. In terms of power ranking, Bradley is ranked 59 overall and excels in offensive shooting percentages, particularly in three-pointers. On defense, they have solid field goal defense but struggle with free throw defense. Overall, Bradley has a strong offense and solid defensive stats that will be crucial in their upcoming game.

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Ill.-Chicago Flames Analysis

The Flames of University of Illinois at Chicago bounced back from a recent loss to Belmont with a victory over Missouri State in their previous game. They will look to maintain their momentum and secure a second consecutive win in their upcoming match on Saturday. UIC averages 80 points per game and displayed strong offensive performance in their last game, shooting 59.3 percent from the field and 55 percent from beyond the arc. Tyem Freeman led the team with 18 points, while Filip Skobalj and Ahmad Henderson II contributed with 17 and 12 points respectively. Defensively, UIC has struggled, allowing an average of 73.2 points per game. However, they only gave up 63 points in their last game and will need to continue this level of performance to secure a victory. Additionally, their power ranking is 118, with a strong offense ranking at #79 and a weaker defense ranking at #236. Overall, UIC has a record of 10-5 and have been successful against Bradley in their previous matchups. Be sure to explore exciting sports betting opportunities and Sportsbook promo codes.

UIC Men's Basketball Team Favored to Win Against Bradley University in Upcoming Game

The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) men's basketball team has a favorable matchup against the Bradley University Braves in their upcoming game. UIC has demonstrated strong performances at home, winning five out of their six games, while Bradley has struggled on the road, winning only two out of their three games away from home. UIC's exceptional shooting performance, with over 53 percent of shots and 43 percent of three-pointers made in their recent games, will provide them with a significant advantage. Additionally, UIC excels in rebounding, averaging 10 offensive rebounds per game at home, resulting in more scoring opportunities. By minimizing turnovers in their recent games, UIC is well-equipped to limit the Braves' easy scoring chances. In contrast, Bradley's defensive weaknesses on the road, allowing over 76 points per game, will likely pose a challenge for them in containing UIC's offense. Based on these factors, it is advisable to bet on UIC to cover the spread in this game.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Braves vs Flames archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Braves vs Flames matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Bradley Braves-153 → -160Moved
  • Moneyline · Ill.-Chicago Flames+128 → +135Moved
  • Spread · Bradley Braves-2 (-110) → -3 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Ill.-Chicago Flames+2 (-110) → +3 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over143 (-110) → 145.25 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under143 (-110) → 145.25 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Bradley Braves
21-13 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Ill.-Chicago Flames
19-15 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-11T06:15:24.786Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-03-08Ill.-Chicago Flames 47 · Bradley Braves 74
  • 2024-02-14Ill.-Chicago Flames 73 · Bradley Braves 85
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Bradley Braves defeated Ill.-Chicago Flames 61-60

Bradley Braves defeated Ill.-Chicago Flames 61-60 on January 11, 2025, a 1-point decision in the series. Bradley Braves' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 36-26. Against SportsJaw's recorded Bradley Braves -3 (-110) spread, Ill.-Chicago Flames covered, while the 121 combined points finished under the recorded total of 145.25.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • CoolioSpread · Ill.-Chicago Flames +2.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 144.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · Ill.-Chicago Flames +2.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 144.5 (-110)Loss