It will be a battle between MVC opponents when the Indiana State Sycamores (8-5, 0-1 MVC) welcome the Bradley Braves (8-6, 0-1 MVC) to the Hulman Center. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Bradley Braves vs. Indiana State Sycamores Free Prediction
In the Braves’ last contest, they defeated the Wisconsin-Parkside Rangers, 74-58. The Braves had a much better free throw rate (0.175 vs. 0.074) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (47.1 vs. 20.6). Elijah Childs had a good game for Bradley, contributing 17 points and eight rebounds.
The Sycamores fell to the Ball State Cardinals in their last matchup, 86-69. Ball State’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Indiana State. The Cardinals had a rate of 0.231, while the Sycamores posted a mark of 0.164. Indiana State’s Tyreke Key had a good performance, leading the team in scoring with 16 points on 6-for-18 shooting.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last game, the Sycamores won 66-64. Indiana State had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (43.6 vs. 20.0). Bradley, on the other hand, had a much better free throw rate (0.302 vs. 0.197).
Both teams have had a player step their game up over their last five games. Childs (0 points) has been stellar for the Braves while Key (0 points) has contributed greatly to the Sycamores.
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of Indiana State. Indiana State ranks 234th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.0 percent), while the pesky defense of Bradley forces the 51st-most turnovers in the NCAA (22.3 percent).
Bradley Braves at Indiana State Sycamores Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Bradley ranks 42nd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Indiana State ranks 113th (3.8).
The Braves rank 232nd in three pointers attempted per game (19.1) while the Sycamores rank 273rd (13.9).
Bradley ranks 145th in assists per game (13.0) while Indiana State ranks 157th in assists allowed per game (13.8).
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The Braves’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.6, up from 1.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Sycamores have scored an average of 75.2 points per game (3.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.8 points per game (5.8 below their season average).
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