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Game time: February 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: CEFCU Arena — Normal, IL

Article updated Feb 19, 8:23 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

On Wednesday, the Bradley Braves will be facing off against the Illinois State Redbirds in an important Missouri Valley Conference matchup. Bradley, currently second in the

Game outlook

On Wednesday, the Bradley Braves will be facing off against the Illinois State Redbirds in an important Missouri Valley Conference matchup. Bradley, currently second in the conference, will be looking to close the gap on first-place Drake after a recent win. Illinois State, on the other hand, is in need of a victory after a three-game losing streak. Both teams are healthy and ready to compete. Bradley is favored to win by -1.5 points according to betting odds. Read on for a detailed prediction of this exciting game and don't miss our top NCAAB picks for Bradley Braves vs. Illinois State Redbirds.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Braves -121 | Redbirds +101

Spread: Braves -1.5 (-110) | Redbirds +1.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 144.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Bradley will win straight-up is 55%.

Bradley Braves

The Bradley Braves have a strong offense, ranking 64th in the nation with an average of 78.5 points per game. They excel in shooting, with a field goal percentage of 48.7% and a three-point percentage of 40.7%. Duke Deen is a key player, leading the team with 13.7 points per game. Defensively, Bradley allows an average of 69.0 points per game and ranks 106th in the nation. They hold their opponents to a field goal percentage of 40.6% and a three-point percentage of 31.5%. Darius Hannah leads the team in rebounds with 5.7 per game, while Jaquan Johnson leads in steals with 1.5 per game. With a power ranking of 144, Bradley has a record of 21-13 this season, performing well both offensively and defensively.

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Illinois St. Redbirds Analysis

Illinois State Redbirds have shown a strong offensive performance, averaging 76.6 points per game and ranking 111th in offense. Their field goal shooting is impressive at 48.6%, with a 39.1% success rate from beyond the arc. Chase Walker leads the team in scoring with 16.0 points per game, followed by Johnny Kinziger at 15.2 points per game. On defense, the Redbirds struggle, allowing an average of 72.7 points per game and ranking 217th in defense. Their field goal shooting allowed is at 46.1%, with a 35.9% three-point shooting allowed. Overall, Illinois State has a power ranking of 183 and a record of 23-13. They will need to improve their defense to see more success on the court.

Bradley Braves Poised for Victory Against Illinois State Redbirds: Offensive Edge and Defensive Superiority Key Factors

The Bradley Braves and Illinois State Redbirds exhibit similar offensive capabilities, with Bradley holding a slight edge in shooting percentages. Bradley ranks 23rd in field goal percentage and first in three-point shooting, while Illinois State ranks 22nd and 10th, respectively. Defensively, Bradley maintains an advantage over Illinois State by allowing fewer points per game and lower shooting percentages. Bradley has covered the spread in four of its last six February games, demonstrating their consistent performance. Although they failed to cover the spread in their initial meeting with Illinois State, Bradley's position as a frontrunner in the Missouri Valley Conference provides added motivation for a victory. Illinois State's standings make them a less formidable opponent, as they trail six games behind, diminishing their chances of clinching the top position.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Bradley Braves-121 → -114Moved
  • Moneyline · Illinois St. Redbirds+101 → -106Moved
  • Spread · Bradley Braves-1.5 (-110) → -1 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Illinois St. Redbirds+1.5 (-110) → +1 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over144.5 (-110) → 145.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under144.5 (-110) → 145.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Bradley Braves
21-13 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Illinois St. Redbirds
23-13 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 8-2-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-02-19T13:23:29.156Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2025-01-25Illinois St. Redbirds 57 · Bradley Braves 61
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Illinois St. Redbirds defeated Bradley Braves 82-71

Illinois St. Redbirds defeated Bradley Braves 82-71 on February 19, 2025, a 11-point decision in the series. Illinois St. Redbirds' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 35-27. Against SportsJaw's recorded Bradley Braves -1 (-110) spread, Illinois St. Redbirds covered, while the 153 combined points finished over the recorded total of 145.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • Sarah_MillerTotal · Under 144 (-110)Loss
  • TgodfreySpread · Illinois St. Redbirds +1 (-110)Win
  • UncledavidSpread · Illinois St. Redbirds +1 (-110)Win
  • GeauxtigersTotal · Under 145.5 (-110)Loss