The Bradley Braves (4-1) go head-to-head with the Penn State Nittany Lions (3-1) in the Cancun Challenge – Riviera Division at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya. The game will air on CBS Sports Network at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 21, 2018.
Bradley Braves vs. Penn State Nittany Lions ATS Prediction
The Braves will be hoping for a similar result after defeating the SMU Mustangs in their last game, 75-62. The Braves held the Mustangs to an effective field goal percentage of 0.433 (below their season average of 0.520). The Mustangs also had a turnover percentage of 18.5 (above their season average of 15.3). With 21 points on 9-for-13 shooting, Elijah Childs was the top scorer from either team.
The last time the Nittany Lions played, they easily got past the Wright State Raiders, 77-59. Penn State’s 0.670 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Wright State, who had a mark of 0.453. The Nittany Lions’ mark was above their season average of 0.497, while the Raiders’ was below their season average of 0.553. With 12 points and 10 rebounds, Penn State’s Josh Reaves played well.
Baskets could be hard to come by in this matchup between a pair of the nation’s top defenses. Since last season, Penn State ranks 41st in defensive efficiency (98.1) and Bradley is 34th (97.8).
Bradley Braves vs. Penn State Nittany Lions Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Penn State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Penn State ranks 27th in three pointers allowed per game (19.0) while Bradley ranks 189th (22.5).
The Braves rank 72nd in blocks per game (4.0) while the Nittany Lions rank 192nd in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
Penn State ranks 50th in steals per game (7.3) while Bradley ranks 145th in steals allowed per game (6.2).
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