Bradley Braves Poised for Victory Against Southern Illinois Salukis in Crucial MVC Matchup
In an upcoming Missouri Valley Conference matchup, the Southern Illinois Salukis will be visiting the Bradley Braves. Both teams are currently vying for the third spot in the
Game outlook
In an upcoming Missouri Valley Conference matchup, the Southern Illinois Salukis will be visiting the Bradley Braves. Both teams are currently vying for the third spot in the conference standings, with the Braves narrowly winning the first meeting between the two teams. The betting favorite for this game is UAB, opening at -7 with no movement in the line.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Shockers +260 | Blazers -320
Spread: Shockers +7 (-110) | Blazers -7 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 146 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UAB will win straight-up is 76%.
Wichita St. Shockers
The Southern Illinois Salukis are on a winning streak, with standout performances from players like Troy D'Amico and Xavier Johnson leading the team. Johnson has been the top scorer on the team, averaging 22.4 points per game. They have strong defensive statistics, particularly in limiting opponent three-pointers. The Salukis have been successful against the spread this season and have a record of 18-9-1 ATS. In contrast, the Wichita State Shockers have struggled this season, with a power ranking of 290 and a record of 8-17. Their offensive and defensive stats are lacking compared to the Salukis, with lower shooting percentages and defensive rankings.
UAB Blazers Analysis
The Bradley Braves are coming off a low-scoring win over Illinois State, shooting only 29.6% from the field. Senior guard Duke Deen led the team with 11 points in the game. Despite this, the Braves are averaging 74.8 points per game on the season at 47.2%, with a strong 36.9% shooting from beyond the arc. Defensively, they allow an average of 67.3 points per game on 41.6% shooting. Their slow-paced offense averages 66.4 possessions per game. Bradley is currently 14-12-2 ATS this season. On the other hand, the UAB Blazers have a power ranking of 174, ranking 96th in offense and 281st in defense. They are averaging 76.58 points per game and allowing 75.27 points per game. The Blazers shoot 43.91% from the field, 75.48% from the free-throw line, and 31.29% from three-point range. They also average 38.46 rebounds per game. On defense, they allow 44.73% field goals and 72.52% free throws. Ultimately, Bradley and UAB have different strengths and weaknesses that will be on display in their upcoming game. 🗣️LET IT FLY ALMAR pic.twitter.com/7Cvo5qdD7J