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Game time: January 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: Carver Arena — Peoria, IL

Article updated Jan 29, 1:53 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The UIC Flames will face off against the Bradley Braves in a Missouri Valley Conference game at Carver Arena on Wednesday. UIC is coming off a loss to Southern Illinois,

Game outlook

The UIC Flames will face off against the Bradley Braves in a Missouri Valley Conference game at Carver Arena on Wednesday. UIC is coming off a loss to Southern Illinois, while Bradley continues its winning streak with a victory over Illinois State. Both teams have no players listed on the injury reports. Bradley is favored by 8.5 points in the upcoming match. For a detailed prediction and expert NCAAB picks for the game between UIC Flames and Bradley Braves, be sure to explore our analysis to increase your chances of winning big.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Flames +305 | Braves -400

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

Total: Over/Under 147.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Bradley will win straight-up is 80%.

Ill.-Chicago Flames

The University of Illinois at Chicago Flames have shown strong offensive prowess this season, averaging 80.1 points per game and shooting 47.5% overall. Defensively, they allow an average of 74.1 points per game and allow opponents to shoot 44.2% overall. Jawon Jackson leads the team in scoring, while Sasa Ciani dominates the boards. With a current power ranking of 101, the Flames are ranked 63rd in offense and 237th in defense. They have a record of 13-7 this season and continue to show strength on both ends of the court.

Bradley Braves Analysis

The Bradley Braves are performing well this season, with a strong offense and defense. They score an average of 80.2 points per game and allow an average of 67.1 points per game, ranking 47th and 73rd respectively. Their shooting percentages are also impressive, with a 48.7% overall shooting percentage and a 40.6% three-point shooting percentage. Duke Deen leads the team in scoring with 14.2 points per game, while Zek Montgomery follows closely with 13.6 points per game. Deen also leads in assists, Darius Hannah in rebounds, Jaquan Johnson in steals, and Christian Davis in blocked shots. The Braves are currently 18-3 overall and have a power ranking of 19, showing their strength in the league. Their offensive and defensive statistics place them among the top teams in the NCAAB.

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Bradley Braves Face Uphill Battle Against UIC Despite Strong Defensive Stats

The Bradley Braves are currently ranked 54th in scoring, with an average of 80.2 points per game. They also boast a 27th best field goal shooting percentage of 48.7% and are leading the nation in three-point shooting at 40.6%. On the defensive end, the Braves hold opponents to an average of 67.1 points per game, with the 18th-lowest field goal shooting percentage at 39.2% and the 12th-lowest three-point shooting percentage at 28.5%. Despite their strong defensive performance, Bradley has struggled to cover the spread, failing to do so in six of the last nine games and 13 of the last 20 games against Missouri Valley Conference teams. On the other hand, UIC, averaging 80.1 points per game, has covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 games, all of their last eight road games, and six of the last nine head-to-head matchups with Bradley. While Bradley is favored to win at home, it is likely that UIC will cover the spread with their strong offensive performance against Bradley's tough defense.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Ill.-Chicago Flames+310 → +303Moved
  • Moneyline · Bradley Braves-395 → -380Moved
  • Spread · Ill.-Chicago Flames+8.5 (-110) → +8 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Bradley Braves-8.5 (-110) → -8 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over146.5 (-110) → 147.75 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under146.5 (-110) → 147.75 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Ill.-Chicago Flames
19-15 matchup record · 9-1-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Bradley Braves
21-13 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-29T06:53:43.852Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The UIC Flames will face off against the Bradley Braves in a Missouri Valley Conference game at Carver Arena on Wednesday. UIC is coming off a loss to Southern Illinois, while Bradley continues its winning streak with a victory over Illinois State. Both teams have no players listed on the injury reports. Bradley is favored by 8.5 points in the upcoming match. For a detailed prediction and expert NCAAB picks for the game between UIC Flames and Bradley Braves, be sure to explore our analysis to increase your chances of winning big.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2025-01-11Bradley Braves 61 · Ill.-Chicago Flames 60
  • 2024-03-08Ill.-Chicago Flames 47 · Bradley Braves 74
  • 2024-02-14Ill.-Chicago Flames 73 · Bradley Braves 85
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Ill.-Chicago Flames defeated Bradley Braves 93-70

Ill.-Chicago Flames defeated Bradley Braves 93-70 on January 29, 2025, a 23-point decision in the series. Ill.-Chicago Flames' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 55-39. Against SportsJaw's recorded Ill.-Chicago Flames +8 (-110) spread, Ill.-Chicago Flames covered, while the 163 combined points finished over the recorded total of 147.75.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • JtmcentireSpread · Bradley Braves -8.5 (-110)Loss