Bradley Braves Look to Take Advantage of Indiana State Struggles in High-Stakes Matchup Saturday
The Indiana State Sycamores (6-1, 1-0 MVC) look to build upon their 5-game winning streak when they face off against the Bradley Braves (6-1, 0-1 MVC) at Carver Arena on
Game outlook
The Indiana State Sycamores (6-1, 1-0 MVC) look to build upon their 5-game winning streak when they face off against the Bradley Braves (6-1, 0-1 MVC) at Carver Arena on Saturday afternoon (2 PM. ET). This match-up is sure to be a close contest, as the teams have split their last 10 meetings. Moreover, while the Sycamores are coming off a 77-48 victory over Southern Illinois as 7-point favorites and the Braves off a 79-72 loss to Murray State as 3.5-point favorites, Bradley is currently the betting favorite, opening at -2 with the line at -2.5.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Sycamores +112 | Braves -136
Spread: Sycamores +2.5 (-110) | Braves -2.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 147 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Bradley will win straight-up is 58%.
Indiana St. Sycamores
Indiana State is currently on a five-game winning streak, averaging 87 points per game and allowing 75.2 points per game defensively. The team is ranked 6th in field goals, 14th in three-pointers, 345th in rebounds, 47th in offensive assists, and 96th in turnovers. Defensively, they're ranked 278th in field goals, 265th in free throws, 232nd in three-pointers, 35th in defensive rebounds, 28th in defensive assists, and 65th in turnovers. Isaiah Swope, Xavier Bledson, and Julian Larry all led in scoring in their last game, and the team will need a similar effort to come away with a road win in this upcoming game.