The Georgia Southern Eagles (7-3) put their five-game winning streak on the line when they square off against the Bradley Braves (7-4) at W.S. Hanner Fieldhouse. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 18, 2018.
Bradley Braves vs. Georgia Southern Eagles Free Prediction
In the Braves’ last contest, they topped 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). Bradley received a boost from Elijah Childs, who recorded 17 points and eight rebounds.
The Eagles dismantled the Carver College Cougars in their last contest, 139-51. The Eagles had a much better turnover percentage (8.3 vs. 29.9) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (45.9 vs. 14.9). Quan Jackson was the top scorer from either team with 25 points on 11-for-16 shooting from the field.
Opposite paces will be on display in this battle. Georgia Southern prefers an up-and-down style of play (100th in possessions per game), while Bradley likes to grind-it-out (300th in possessions per game).
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 Ike Smith (0 points) has contributed greatly to the Eagles.
After the Braves won the lone contest against the Eagles last season, 62-57, these teams will battle for the first time this year. The Braves had a much better free throw rate (0.339 vs. 0.227) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (43.5 vs. 32.7).
Bradley Braves vs. Georgia Southern Eagles ATS Pick
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The Braves’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.6, up from 4.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 97.0 points per game (7.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.0 points per game (3.7 below their season average).
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