The IUPUI Jaguars (4-2) challenge the Bradley Braves (6-1) at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
Bradley Braves at IUPUI Jaguars ATS Prediction
The Braves will be looking for a similar result after beating the Chicago State Cougars in their last matchup, 86-70. The Braves had a turnover percentage of 11.9 (better than their season average of 17.6) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.585 (above their season average of 0.519). Bradley rallied around Elijah Childs, who recorded 12 points and 11 rebounds.
In the Jaguars’ last outing, they defeated the Grambling State Tigers, 80-69. IUPUI had an effective field goal percentage of 0.548 (above their season average of 0.493). Grambling State, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.302 (above their season average of 0.220). With 16 points and 10 rebounds, IUPUI’s Ahmed Ismail had a solid game.
The Braves won the only game against the Jaguars last season, 68-53. Bradley launched 21 three pointers, making 12 of them (57.1 percent). IUPUI was, on the other hand, 6-20 (30.0 percent).
The inefficient offense of IUPUI will go head-to-head against the elite defense of Bradley. Dating back to last season, the Jaguars rank 297th in offensive efficiency, while the Braves are 36th in defensive efficiency. The Braves should have the advantage on that end of the court. Ball security could be troublesome for the Braves. They rank 281st at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 20.2 percent), while the Jaguars have forced the 40th-most turnovers in the country (opponents’ turnover percentage of 21.4 percent).
Bradley Braves at IUPUI Jaguars Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Bradley ranks 54th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while IUPUI ranks 245th (4.3).
The Braves rank 98th in steals per game (6.7) while the Jaguars rank 259th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
Bradley ranks 151st in assists per game (13.7) while IUPUI ranks 229th (12.8).
The Jaguars rank 231st in three pointers attempted per game (20.4) while the Braves rank 289th (18.6).
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