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Bradley Braves Look to Extend Road Winning Streak Against UIC Flames

Game time: January 13, 2024 at 2:00 PM ET

Venue: Credit Union 1 Arena — Chicago, IL

Article updated Jan 13, 6:18 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Bradley Braves will be looking to secure their second consecutive road win as they take on the UIC Flames this Saturday. The game will be held at Credit Union 1 Arena and

Game outlook

The Bradley Braves will be looking to secure their second consecutive road win as they take on the UIC Flames this Saturday. The game will be held at Credit Union 1 Arena and is set to commence at 2 PM ET. After a dominant 86-50 victory over Evansville in their previous game, where they were favored by 12.5 points, Bradley enters this matchup with confidence. Meanwhile, the Flames are coming off a 67-59 loss to Northern Iowa. Historically, Bradley has a strong record against UIC, winning seven out of their nine previous encounters. Currently, Bradley opens as the -3.5 betting favorite, and the line remains unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Braves -166 | Flames +140

Spread: Braves -3.5 (-110) | Flames +3.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 137.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Bradley will win straight-up is 62%.

Bradley Braves

The Braves basketball team is currently experiencing a successful winning streak, having secured their fifth consecutive victory against Evansville. In their upcoming game against the Flames, the Braves will seek to maintain their positive momentum and secure their sixth win in a row, as well as their second consecutive triumph on the road. On average, Bradley scores 74.9 points per game, with a remarkable performance in their last game, where they scored 86 points. The team displayed excellent accuracy in their field goals, making 53.3 percent, and also performed well in three-pointers, with a success rate of 45.2 percent. Christian Davis led the Braves in scoring with 13 points and five rebounds, accompanied by Demarion Burch with 13 points and two rebounds, and Malevy Leons contributing 11 points, seven rebounds, and three assists. Defensively, the Braves have been solid, allowing an average of 67.8 points per game. In their last game, they only gave up 50 points and will look to replicate this strong defensive effort in order to secure victory. The team's power ranking is currently 71, placing them 196th in offense with an average score of 73.73 per game. Their defense ranks at number 94, with an average of 67.60 points being scored against them per game. This season, the Braves have an 9-5 record, going 9-4-2 against the spread. Offensively, the team has a shooting accuracy of 46.15 percent in field goals and 66.67 percent in free throws. Their three-point shooting accuracy stands at 35.20 percent. The Braves acquire an average of 36.27 rebounds per game and have 12.67 offensive assists and 13.27 turnovers per game. On the defensive end, they allow 40.35 percent of field goals and 70.42 percent of free throws, with an average of 30.50 percent of three-pointers. The team secures an average of 35.20 defensive rebounds per game and has 10.53 defensive assists and 12.93 turnovers per game.

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Ill.-Chicago Flames Analysis

The Flames recently suffered a loss to Northern Iowa after a previous win against Valparaiso. They are now aiming to recover from this loss with a victory against the Braves, which would give them their second consecutive home win. Currently, UIC has an average score of 68.4 points per game. In their last game, they scored 59 points, with a field goal success rate of 46.2 percent and a three-pointer success rate of 30.8 percent. Steven Clay led the team with 13 points, while CJ Jones and Jaden Brownell contributed nine points each. Defensively, UIC has been performing well, allowing an average of 65.7 points per game. In their last game, they gave up 67 points and will need to maintain their defensive prowess if they want to secure a win. Additionally, for those interested in sports betting, it is advised to research the top sportsbooks to take advantage of the best betting promos. In terms of ranking, the Ill.-Chicago Flames have a power ranking of 212 and are ranked #271 for offense, scoring an average of 71.07 points per game. Their defensive ranking is much stronger at #37, conceding an average of 64.40 points per game. Currently, their overall record stands at 8-8 (8-7 ATS). Bradley has not performed well against Ill.-Chicago in recent matchups, going 0-3 (2-1 ATS) in their last three encounters. In terms of offensive statistics, the Flames have a field goal success rate of 45.45 percent, ranking them at #151. They also have a free throw success rate of 65.16 percent, placing them at #327, and a three-pointer success rate of 36.67 percent, positioning them at #64 in the NCAAB. The team records an average of 35.67 rebounds per game, ranking at #211, as well as an average of 15.13 offensive assists and 12.20 turnovers per game, ranked #95 and #174 respectively. Defensively, Ill.-Chicago allows opponents to have a field goal success rate of 38.86 percent, ranking them at #21. They also allow a free throw success rate of 73.52 percent, placing them at #298 in the NCAAB. Their three-pointer allowance is at an impressive 26.60 percent, ranking them at #5. Additionally

Braves' Dominant Performance and Defensive Strength Set Them Up for Victory Against Struggling Flames

The Braves have demonstrated impressive prowess on the court, securing five consecutive victories. Their offensive performance has been exceptional, consistently scoring over 85 points per game while boasting an impressive shooting percentage of over 52 percent. Moreover, the Braves have effectively capitalized on their opportunities at the charity stripe, successfully converting more than 70 percent of their free throws. Notably, they have also exhibited a strong ability to dominate the boards, with an average of over 11 offensive rebounds per game in their last three matches. Consequently, it is reasonable to anticipate the Braves will have numerous additional scoring opportunities in the upcoming game. In contrast, the Flames have encountered difficulties in their defensive play. Over the course of their last three games, they have permitted their opponents to score over 70 points per game, indicating that they may struggle to impede the Braves' offensive momentum. Furthermore, the Flames have experienced a decline in their offensive proficiency, scoring less than 70 points per game in their home matchups. They have also struggled to convert free throws, succeeding in less than 70 percent of their attempts. Additionally, the Flames have been lacking in rebounding efficiency, providing limited opportunities for extra scoring against the Braves. Their carelessness with the ball further exacerbates their vulnerability, presenting easy-scoring openings for the Braves, who have exhibited a commendable average of over 11 steals per game in their last three contests. The Braves have not only demonstrated offensive prowess but have also showcased exceptional defensive capabilities, restricting their last three opponents to under 60 points per game. Hence, it is highly likely that they will have no difficulty containing the Flames' offense. Therefore, one can confidently predict that Bradley will outperform the spread in this upcoming match.

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Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Bradley Braves-175 → -169Moved
  • Moneyline · Ill.-Chicago Flames+146 → +147Moved
  • Spread · Bradley Braves-3.5 (-110) → -3.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · Ill.-Chicago Flames+3.5 (-110) → +3.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over136.5 (-110) → 137.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under136.5 (-110) → 137.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Bradley Braves
9-5 matchup record · 4-4-2 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Ill.-Chicago Flames
7-7 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-01-13T11:18:38.912Z). 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

  • 2023-01-29Bradley Braves 83 · Ill.-Chicago Flames 76
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Bradley Braves defeated Ill.-Chicago Flames 77-59

Bradley Braves defeated Ill.-Chicago Flames 77-59 on January 13, 2024, a 18-point decision in the series. Bradley Braves' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 39-26. Against SportsJaw's recorded Bradley Braves -3.5 (-110) spread, Bradley Braves covered, while the 136 combined points finished under the recorded total of 137.5.

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  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

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  • CoversSpread · Bradley Braves -3.5 (-110)Win