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Game time: November 16, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: Carver Arena — Peoria, IL

Article updated Nov 16, 6:11 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Northern Illinois Owls will face off against the Bradley Braves in college basketball action on November 16th at 8:00 PM ET at Carver Arena. Both teams have a 2-1 record,

Game outlook

The Northern Illinois Owls will face off against the Bradley Braves in college basketball action on November 16th at 8:00 PM ET at Carver Arena. Both teams have a 2-1 record, with the Owls on a two-game winning streak and the Braves coming off a recent win. Bradley is the betting favorite with a current line of -18.5. It will be an exciting matchup between two teams looking to continue their success early in the season.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Huskies +1,000 | Braves -2,000

Spread: Huskies +18.5 (-110) | Braves -18.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 145.75 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Bradley will win straight-up is 95%.

Northern Illinois Huskies

The Northern Illinois Huskies are off to a strong start this season, with a recent 79-66 victory against the Monmouth Hawks. Guard Quentin Jones led the team with 22 points in the game. The team has been performing exceptionally well offensively, scoring 83.0 points per game and shooting at high percentages. Senior guard James Dent Jr. has been a key player, averaging 16.0 points per game. Defensively, the team has also been solid, giving up an average of 61.0 points per game. They have a power ranking of 195, ranking 99 in offense and 37 in defense. The team is focused on improving their defense to achieve further success. There are no reported injuries for the Northern Illinois team.

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Bradley Braves Analysis

The Bradley Braves have shown a strong start to the regular season with dominant performances on both offense and defense. They have been scoring an average of 82.3 points per game with impressive shooting percentages, while also playing decently on the defensive end by only giving up 74.3 points per game. The team's rebounding and overall gameplay have been solid. With no reported injuries, the Braves have a good record and are ranked #125 in power rankings. Their offense is ranked #156 and defense #248, with strong shooting percentages and rebounding stats. Defensively, they have been effective at limiting opponents' shooting percentages. Overall, the Braves have shown promise and potential for continued success in the season.

Northern Illinois Huskies Show Promise in College Basketball Rankings and Performance

Upon analysis of the adjusted net ratings from KenPom, it is evident that Bradley ranks 98th in college basketball with a +7.12 net rating, while Northern Illinois ranks 307th nationwide with a -10.85 net rating. Despite initial concerns about the Huskies' defense, they effectively limited the Monmouth Hawks to 66 points. In terms of shooting performance, Northern Illinois boasts a team percentage of 51.8%, slightly edging out the Braves' 50.6% accuracy. Considering these factors, it is advisable to place confidence in the Northern Illinois Huskies to cover a substantial spread.

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

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Northern Illinois Huskies+1,060 → +950Moved
  • Moneyline · Bradley Braves-2,300 → -2,200Moved
  • Spread · Northern Illinois Huskies+16 (-110) → +19 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Bradley Braves-16 (-110) → -19 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over147.5 (-110) → 144.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under147.5 (-110) → 144.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Northern Illinois Huskies
9-21 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 1-9-0 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 (2024-11-16T23:11:26.951Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Northern Illinois Huskies are off to a strong start this season, with a recent 79-66 victory against the Monmouth Hawks. Guard Quentin Jones led the team with 22 points in the game. The team has been performing exceptionally well offensively, scoring 83.0 points per game and shooting at high percentages. Senior guard James Dent Jr. has been a key player, averaging 16.0 points per game. Defensively, the team has also been solid, giving up an average of 61.0 points per game. They have a power ranking of 195, ranking 99 in offense and 37 in defense. The team is focused on improving their defense to achieve further success. There are no reported injuries for the Northern Illinois team.

The Bradley Braves have shown a strong start to the regular season with dominant performances on both offense and defense. They have been scoring an average of 82.3 points per game with impressive shooting percentages, while also playing decently on the defensive end by only giving up 74.3 points per game. The team's rebounding and overall gameplay have been solid. With no reported injuries, the Braves have a good record and are ranked #125 in power rankings. Their offense is ranked #156 and defense #248, with strong shooting percentages and rebounding stats. Defensively, they have been effective at limiting opponents' shooting percentages. Overall, the Braves have shown promise and potential for continued success in the season.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Bradley Braves defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 76-60

Bradley Braves defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 76-60 on November 16, 2024, a 16-point decision in the series. Bradley Braves' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 43-33. Against SportsJaw's recorded Northern Illinois Huskies +19 (-110) spread, Northern Illinois Huskies covered, while the 136 combined points finished under the recorded total of 144.5.

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