It will be a battle between MVC opponents when the Bradley Braves (12-12, 4-7 MVC) welcome the Indiana State Sycamores (12-11, 4-7 MVC) to Carver Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Indiana State Sycamores vs. Bradley Braves ATS Prediction
In the Sycamores’ last matchup, they blew out the Evansville Aces, 85-62. The Sycamores made 24 of their 32 free throws (75.0 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.635 (above their season average of 0.496). With 18 points on 5-for-8 shooting, Cooper Neese was the top scorer from either team.
The Braves were victorious over the UNI Panthers in their last contest, 79-71. Bradley’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over UNI. The Braves had a rate of 0.657 (above their season average of 0.486), while the Panthers posted a mark of 0.536. With 11 points and 11 rebounds, Elijah Childs put together a good game for Bradley.
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, the Braves lost 65-60. Darrell Brown led both teams with 32 points. Getting to the free throw line was one of Indiana State’s biggest advantages. They made 47 trips to the line, while Bradley went just 23 times.
Both teams have had a player take their game to the next level over their last five games. Tyreke Key (21 points,1.2 steals) has been fantastic for the Sycamores while Childs (13 points,8.4 rebounds) has made solid contributions to the Braves.
The aggressive Indiana State offense could be living from the free throw line in this matchup. The Sycamores currently rank 46th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.279, while Bradley is among the country’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 291st-ranked FTA rate of 0.269).
Indiana State at Bradley Betting Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Bradley, ATS Winner – Bradley, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Bradley ranks 41st in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Indiana State ranks 110th (3.4).
The Braves rank 266th in three pointers attempted per game (18.6) while the Sycamores rank 297th (14.9).
Bradley ranks 210th in rebounds per game (34.0) while Indiana State ranks 226th (33.6).
The Braves rank 221st in assists per game (11.7) while the Sycamores rank 232nd (11.4).
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The Sycamores have outscored opponents by an average of 1.0 point in their last five games. For the season, Indiana State has lost by an average of 1.1 points.
During their last five games, the Braves have scored an average of 70.0 points per game (3.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.8 points per game (0.9 above their season average).
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