Bradley Braves vs Illinois St. Redbirds Betting Picks & Predictions
In an upcoming matchup, the Bradley Braves will be looking to secure their second consecutive victory as they take on the Illinois State Redbirds. The game is set to take
Game outlook
In an upcoming matchup, the Bradley Braves will be looking to secure their second consecutive victory as they take on the Illinois State Redbirds. The game is set to take place at CEFCU Arena and will commence at 2 PM ET. With a record of 16-6, and 8-3 in the MVC, the Braves recently achieved an 85-69 triumph over Northern Iowa, entering the game as 7.5-point favorites. On the other hand, the Redbirds, standing at 11-11 overall and 5-6 in the MVC, emerged victorious with a 61-59 win over Murray State, where they were 6.5-point underdogs. In their previous encounters, Bradley has prevailed seven times out of ten against Illinois State. The betting odds reflect Bradley as the favored team, with an initial -6 opening line that has remained constant.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Braves -275 | Redbirds +223
Spread: Braves -6 (-110) | Redbirds +6 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 133.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Bradley will win straight-up is 73%.
Bradley Braves
The Bradley Braves basketball team has been performing well in conference play, winning 10 out of their last 11 games. They are currently two games behind Indiana State in the MVC standings and will attempt to close the gap with a victory on Saturday. Offensively, Bradley has been averaging 76.5 points per game, with their recent game seeing them score 85 points. They achieved a field goal percentage of 48.3% and a three-point percentage of 26.7%. Connor Hickman led the team with 22 points and three assists, while Malevy Leons contributed 18 points and eight rebounds, and Darius Hannah added 12 points and nine rebounds. Defensively, the Braves have been strong, allowing an average of 68.8 points per game. In their last game, they gave up 69 points and will need a similar defensive effort to secure a win. In terms of power ranking, Bradley is ranked 68 and they are ranked 139 in offense, scoring an average of 75.76 points per game. Defensively, they are ranked 86, allowing an average of 67.71 points per game. Their overall record for the season is 16-6, with an ATS record of 12-7-2. Offensively, they have a field goal percentage of 47.83% and a free throw percentage of 69.14%. They make an average of 37.94% of their three-pointers. They average 34.95 rebounds per game and have an average of 13.48 offensive assists and 12.14 turnovers per game. Defensively, they allow a field goal percentage of 41.79% and a free throw percentage of 70.69%. They allow an average of 32.59% of three-pointers and average 33.52 defensive rebounds per game. They also average 11.57 defensive assists and 13.05 turnovers per game. "There's a lot of love in that locker room and they're very close so that helps on the court. That carries over. We love to share the ball. ... We love to spread the floor out and move it quick. They did a great job of that tonight." — @BradleyUMBB head coach Brian Wardle pic.twitter.com/gs7WM4TMv3