Valparaiso Looking to End Losing Streak Against Bradley Braves in Upcoming Matchup
On Wednesday evening, the Bradley Braves (8-5, 0-2 MVC) will be looking to extend their winning streak to three games when they face the Valparaiso Beacons (4-9, 0-2 MVC) at
Game outlook
On Wednesday evening, the Bradley Braves (8-5, 0-2 MVC) will be looking to extend their winning streak to three games when they face the Valparaiso Beacons (4-9, 0-2 MVC) at Athletics-Recreation Center. Scheduled for a 9 PM ET start, the Braves are coming off a win over Truman State, while the Beacons will be seeking to recover from a loss to Elon. Bradley is favoured with an opening line of -9 and has had an impressive record in recent meetingswith Valparaiso, boasting an impressive 8-2 record in their last 10 matches.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Braves -265 | Crusaders +210
Spread: Braves -9 (-110) | Crusaders +9 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 135 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Bradley will win straight-up is 73%.
Bradley Braves
The Bradley Braves are 8-5 this season, with two straight wins following a five-game losing streak coming into this game. They average 72.1 points per game, led by Malevy Leons with 15 and Duke Deen with 13 points, and have a #249 power ranking in offense. Bradley has shown some weaknesses defensively, but they will need a strong effort against the MVC cellar-dwelling Beacons to earn their third successive win.
Valparaiso Crusaders Analysis
Valparaiso Crusaders are struggling, going 4-9 overall and are on a seven-game losing streak. They are averaging 64.9 points per game and gave up 82 points in their last game. Offensively, they are averaging 39.38% on field goals, 70.10% on free throws and have a power ranking of 273. On defense, they are allowing an average of 43.72% field goals, 67.00% free throws and 32.41% of three pointers. Isaiah Stafford (Knee) is questionable for this game.