The SMU Mustangs (2-2) go head-to-head against the Bradley Braves (3-1) in the Cancun Challenge – Riviera Division at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya. The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
Bradley Braves vs. SMU Mustangs Free Prediction
In the Braves’ last matchup, they were defeated by the UIC Flames, 71-70. UIC’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Bradley. The Flames had a rate of 0.548 (below their season average of 0.582), while the Braves posted a mark of 0.491. Darrell Brown was Bradley’s high scorer with 19 points on 7-for-16 shooting.
The Mustangs lost to the Lipscomb Bisons in their last outing, 79-73. One of Lipscomb’s largest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They made 27 trips to the line, while SMU went 20 times. SMU’s Ethan Chargois put together a good game, leading both teams in scoring with 22 points on 6-for-17 shooting.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams clash. SMU ranks 348th in possessions per game (64.1) and Bradley is 334th (65.8) since last season. Ball protection could be troublesome for the Braves. They rank 295th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 20.4 percent), while the Mustangs have forced the 22nd-most turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.2 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
SMU ranks 120th in three pointers attempted per game (23.1) while Bradley ranks 282nd (18.4).
The Mustangs rank 16th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while the Braves rank 159th (6.2).
Bradley ranks 154th in assists allowed per game (13.3) while SMU ranks 247th (14.6).
The Braves average 4.0 blocks per game, which ranks 78th in the country. The Mustangs rank 152nd in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
Bradley ranks 161st in rebounds per game (35.6) while SMU ranks 234th (34.2).
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