Belmont Bruins vs Bradley Braves Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Belmont Bruins will be facing off against the Bradley Braves in a Missouri Valley Conference game at Carver Arena on Saturday afternoon. The Bruins, currently with a record of 11-7 and 4-3 in the MVC, are hoping to break their two-game losing streak after a recent home loss to the Northern Iowa Panthers. On the other hand, the Braves, with a record of 13-5 and 5-2, are riding high on a seven-game winning streak following a road victory against the Southern Illinois Salukis. According to betting odds, Bradley is the favored team with an opening line of -11, which has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bruins +500 | Braves -700

Spread: Bruins +11 (-110) | Braves -11 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 149.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Bradley will win straight-up is 88%.

Belmont Bruins

In their most recent game, the Belmont Bruins suffered a home loss against the Northern Iowa Panthers with a final score of 83-72. Despite the loss, the Bruins had a good shooting performance, making 47.5 percent of their field goal attempts, 40.0 percent from three-point range, and 75.0 percent of their free throws. Cade Tyson, a sophomore guard, stood out with an impressive stat line of 29 points, seven rebounds, and one steal. However, the team's defense was lacking as the Panthers had a shooting split of 51.8 percent from the field, 7.6 percent from three-point range, and 75.0 percent from the free-throw line. Overall, the Belmont Bruins have performed well this season, ranking 91st in the NCAA with an average of 78.2 points per game. Their defense, on the other hand, has been poor, allowing an average of 78.0 points per game, placing them 326th in the country. In terms of injuries, guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie is currently sidelined with a wrist injury. According to power rankings, Belmont is ranked 233rd overall. Offensively, they have been strong, ranking 91st with an average of 78.17 points per game. They have a field goal percentage of 48.20 percent, ranking 34th, and a free throw percentage of 70.96 percent, ranking 192nd. Their three-point shooting has been particularly impressive, ranking 40th with a percentage of 37.38 percent. However, they struggle in rebounding, ranking 306th with an average of 33.39 rebounds per game. They have also been solid in offensive assists, averaging 14.78 per game and ranking 103rd, but have struggled with turnovers, averaging 13.39 per game and ranking 283rd. Defensively, the Bruins have struggled, allowing opponents to shoot 45.94 percent from the field, ranking 321st. They have also allowed opponents to make 71.91 percent of free throws, ranking 231st. However, they have performed better in defending three-pointers, allowing a percentage of 32.31 percent and ranking 133rd. They excel in defensive rebounding, ranking 35th with an average of 35.72 rebounds per game. However, their defensive assists are lacking with an average of