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Bradley Braves Face Off Against Evansville Purple Aces in Highly Anticipated Missouri Valley Conference Matchup

The Evansville Purple Aces will face off against the Bradley Braves in a Missouri Valley Conference game this Saturday. While Bradley has dominated in recent head-to-head matchups, Evansville did secure a win against them last year. Bradley is currently the favorite to win with a -5.5 point spread that has not changed. It will be interesting to see which team comes out on top in this highly anticipated game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Braves -230 | Aces +186
• Spread: Braves -5.5 (-110) | Aces +5.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 137 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Bradley will win straight-up is 70%.

Bradley vs Evansville Stats

Bradley Braves

The Bradley Braves basketball team has experienced a recent skid, losing their last three games after starting the conference with a 9-1 record. Despite this, Bradley has shown strength on offense, ranking highly in three-point shooting, free throw percentage, and overall field goal percentage. KenPom places the Braves 97th overall, with balanced ratings on both offense and defense. Duke Deen leads the team in scoring and assists, with support from Zek Montgomery and Darius Hannah. Overall, Bradley ranks 69th in offense and 113th in defense, with a record of 18-6 for the season. Their offensive statistics include strong shooting percentages and assist numbers, while defensively they perform solidly in limiting opponent field goal percentage and three-point shooting.

Evansville Aces Analysis

After a three-game winning streak, the Evansville Purple Aces suffered a 68-59 loss to Southern Illinois, with Tayshawn Comer scoring 25 points in the defeat. The team struggled with shooting, going 21 for 61 (34.4%) from the field. Evansville's offense is ranked 323rd nationally, while their defense is 159th. The Purple Aces have a record of 10-13 ATS and 8-15 over/under this season. Freshman Gabriel Pozzato emerged as the leading scorer with 16 ppg, but had a tough shooting night in the recent loss. Tayshawn Comer leads the team in assists with 4.0 per game and averages 15.3 ppg, while Tanner Cuff contributes significantly on the boards and in steals. Evansville has a power ranking of 286, ranking 344th in offense and 142nd in defense, with averages of 65.96 points scored and 70.25 points allowed per game. Their shooting percentages and rebounding stats are also provided. Their defense allows 41.80% field goals and 72.43% free throws, while on offense they make 42.99% of their field goals and 67.96% of free throws. The team's performance in various statistical categories is outlined, providing insight into their strengths and weaknesses on the court.

Evansville Showing Promise as Bradley Struggles on the Road

Despite Bradley's strong performance throughout most of the season, I am hesitant to support them as the road team. Following an impressive start with 9 wins in their first 10 conference games, the Braves have recently faced challenges with three consecutive losses, also failing to cover the spread in four consecutive matches. Conversely, Evansville has shown promise by covering the spread in their last three games as underdogs, displaying resilience in their recent performances. Anticipating the team to capitalize on their home advantage, I predict Evansville will continue this trend and secure a cover in the upcoming game.

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