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Illinois St. Redbirds vs Bradley Braves Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET

Venue: Carver Arena — Peoria, IL

Article updated Jan 25, 2:00 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In an upcoming matchup, Illinois State will face off against Bradley in a highly anticipated contest. Illinois State is coming off a close victory against Indiana State,

Game outlook

In an upcoming matchup, Illinois State will face off against Bradley in a highly anticipated contest. Illinois State is coming off a close victory against Indiana State, while Bradley recently defeated Belmont. The all-time series between the two teams favors Bradley, who has won the last five meetings. Bradley is currently favored to win with a line of -8.5.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Redbirds +340 | Braves -453

Spread: Redbirds +8.5 (-110) | Braves -8.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 139.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Bradley will win straight-up is 82%.

Illinois St. Redbirds

Illinois State University's basketball team secured their second consecutive victory by defeating Indiana State in their recent game. The Redbirds are now 23-13 overall this season with a 4-5 record in conference play, placing them seventh in the MVC. Key players such as Dalton Banks, Ty Pence, Johnny Kinziger, and Chase Walker have been instrumental in the team's success. Illinois State is known for their impressive shooting percentages, particularly from three-point range and the free-throw line. Defensively, they have room for improvement but have shown the ability to force turnovers and limit opponent's scoring. Overall, the Redbirds exhibit solid offensive capabilities and are ranked highly in several statistical categories, such as shooting percentage and three-point efficiency.

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Bradley Braves Analysis

Bradley continued their winning streak with a victory over Belmont, improving their record to 17-3 overall and 8-1 in conference play. The Braves displayed strong offensive and defensive performances, shooting 47.5% from the field and outrebounding their opponent. Christian Davis led the team with 19 points in the win. The team ranks 49th in scoring offense and 71st in scoring defense nationally. Duke Deen leads Bradley in scoring with 14.4 points per game. The team is shooting 49% from the field and 41.2% from beyond the arc this season, ranking 22nd and first in the nation, respectively. Bradley is also excelling at the free-throw line, connecting on 78.5% of their attempts. Their power ranking is 18, with a ranking of #52 in offense and #67 in defense. They have a strong three-point shooting percentage and offensive assists, ranking first and 71st in the nation, respectively. Defensively, they have strong numbers in field goal and three-point percentage allowed. Bradley looks to continue their success with key players contributing to their offensive and defensive efforts.

Illinois State Prepares to Face Bradley's Offensive Powerhouse in Crucial Road Matchup

Illinois State faces a tough challenge against a formidable Bradley squad known for their offensive prowess. In order to secure a victory, the Redbirds must focus on tightening their defense to contain the Braves' potent offense, especially their dangerous perimeter shooting. Although Illinois State has a 3-3 record on the road this season, they suffered a significant 18-point loss to Evansville, a team ranked 278th in the KenPom rankings. On the other hand, Bradley boasts an impressive 9-1 record at home with four consecutive wins. Their recent victory over Belmont on the road showcases their strength, and they are likely to continue their success at home as they aim to maintain their position at the top of the MVC standings.

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

About our editorial process

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Illinois St. Redbirds+330 → +345Moved
  • Moneyline · Bradley Braves-430 → -450Moved
  • Spread · Illinois St. Redbirds+9.5 (-110) → +8.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Bradley Braves-9.5 (-110) → -8.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over139.5 (-110) → 141.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under139.5 (-110) → 141.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Illinois St. Redbirds
23-13 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 5-4-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Bradley Braves
21-13 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-25T07:00:16.962Z). 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

  • 2024-02-24Illinois St. Redbirds 45 · Bradley Braves 48
  • 2024-02-03Bradley Braves 73 · Illinois St. Redbirds 60
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Bradley Braves defeated Illinois St. Redbirds 61-57

Bradley Braves defeated Illinois St. Redbirds 61-57 on January 25, 2025, a 4-point decision in the series. Bradley Braves' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 28-26. Against SportsJaw's recorded Illinois St. Redbirds +8.5 (-110) spread, Illinois St. Redbirds covered, while the 118 combined points finished under the recorded total of 141.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • CoolioSpread · Illinois St. Redbirds +8.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 139.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · Illinois St. Redbirds +8.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 139.5 (-110)Loss
  • Drew_WestcottSpread · Illinois St. Redbirds +8.5 (-110)Win