The Chicago State Cougars (0-7) are looking for their first victory when they meet the Bradley Braves (5-1) at Carver Arena. The game will air on ESPN 3 at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018.
Chicago State Cougars at Bradley Braves Free Prediction
The last time the Cougars played, they were defeated by the Jackson State Tigers, 81-68. Jackson State’s 31.4 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Chicago State, who had a mark of 23.8. The Tigers’ mark was above their season average of 27.8, while the Cougars’ was below the 30.2 mark opponents have averaged against Jackson State this season. Rob Shaw was the game’s high scorer with 19 points on 7-for-16 shooting.
The Braves edged the Penn State Nittany Lions in their last matchup, 59-56. Bradley held the Nittany Lions to an effective field goal percentage of 0.322 (below their season average of 0.534). Penn State, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 46.3 (above their season average of 28.0). With 16 points and five assists, Bradley’s Darrell Brown had a good game.
The Braves won the only game against the Cougars last season, 84-58. The Braves knocked down 16 of their 19 free throws (84.2 percent) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.680 vs. 0.455).
Bradley could have their way on the defensive side of the ball as they go head-to-head against one of the nation’s worst offenses. The Braves rank 24th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.469), while Chicago State is 347th in effective field goal percentage (0.445) dating back to the 2017-18 season. Opposite tempos will be on display in this showdown. The fast-paced Cougars rank 45th in possessions per game, while the more methodical Braves rank 334th.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Bradley ranks 73rd in rebounds allowed per game (33.1) while Chicago State ranks 312th (39.8).
The Braves rank 60th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Cougars rank 264th (4.6).
Bradley ranks 135th in assists allowed per game (12.9) while Chicago State ranks 315th (18.2).
The Braves average 6.7 steals per game, which ranks 107th in the nation. The Cougars rank 236th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
Bradley ranks 191st in three pointers allowed per game (22.6) while Chicago State ranks 259th (24.0).
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