The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (0-2) head to Bradley to play the Braves (2-0) in what should be a low-scoring game. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Bradley Braves Betting Prediction
The Gamecocks are hoping for a better outcome after their 76-61 loss to the Penn State Nittany Lions in their last outing. Penn State’s 7.6 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Jacksonville State, who had a rate of 19.7. Jacksonville State’s Jason Burnell played well, finishing with 14 points and 12 rebounds.
In the Braves’ last game, they defeated the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks, 68-57. The Braves had a much better free throw rate (0.449 vs. 0.298) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.469 vs. 0.351). Dwayne Lautier-Ogunleye was the top scorer from either team with 22 points on 4-for-6 shooting from the field.
Baskets could be hard to come by in this matchup between a pair of the NCAA’s premier defenses. Bradley ranks 33rd in defensive efficiency (97.7) and Jacksonville State is 44th (98.6) dating back to the 2017-18 season.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. Bradley Braves Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Bradley, ATS Winner – Bradley, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Bradley averages 6.7 steals per game, which ranks 97th in the NCAA. Jacksonville State ranks 184th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
The Braves rank 285th in three pointers attempted per game (18.5) while the Gamecocks rank 231st in three pointers allowed per game (23.3).
Jacksonville State ranks 25th in blocks per game (4.8) while Bradley ranks 67th (4.1).
The Gamecocks rank 91st in assists per game (14.7) while the Braves rank 118th in assists allowed per game (12.9).
Jacksonville State ranks 67th in rebounds per game (37.9) while Bradley ranks 71st in rebounds allowed per game (33.1).
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