Bradley Braves Push for Victory against Struggling Akron Zips
The Bradley Braves head to Ohio on Tuesday night to take on the Akron Zips in the two teams' respective matchups. Bradley enters the game with a 5-2 record, although coming
Game outlook
The Bradley Braves head to Ohio on Tuesday night to take on the Akron Zips in the two teams' respective matchups. Bradley enters the game with a 5-2 record, although coming off two straight losses. The Zips are 4-3 but have also lost their last three, and are the opening betting favorites (-1.5), with the line remaining unchanged. Tip-off is set for 7:00 PM EST.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Braves +100 | Zips -120
Spread: Braves +1.5 (-110) | Zips -1.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 138 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Akron will win straight-up is 55%.
Bradley Braves
With a power ranking of 191, Bradley has an impressive 6-2 record (5-2-1 ATS) this season. Offensively, they score an average of 75 points (181 rank) with a 46.27% field goal percentage (120 rank) and 35.76% three-pointers (103 rank). Defensively, they allow an average of 69.29 points (148 rank) and 39.57% field goals (56 rank). They also have below-average rebounding and assist stats, ranked 244th and 164th respectively. Despite their lackluster offensive numbers, the Braves are a solid team overall.
Akron Zips Analysis
Akron is 4-3 and has dropped three straight games in the season, a double- double of 22 points and 13 rebounds from Enrique Freeman and 15 points from Sammy Hunter. The Zips are #151 on offense (76.43 ppg), #114 on defense (67.43 ppg), and rank poorly in field goal percentage (295th), three-point defense (328th), turnovers per game (316th) and total rebounding (275th).