The New Mexico Lobos (3-1) travel to Bradley to take on the Braves (6-2) in a matchup that pits great offense against exceptional defense. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 1, 2018.
New Mexico Lobos vs. Bradley Braves Betting Prediction
The last time the Lobos played, they defeated the UTEP Miners, 84-78. Getting to the charity stripe was one of New Mexico’s biggest advantages. They made 28 trips to the line, seven more than UTEP. Vance Jackson played a key role for New Mexico with 14 points and five rebounds.
The Braves were beaten by the IUPUI Jaguars in their last contest, 85-73. One of IUPUI’s largest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They made 39 trips to the line, while Bradley went just 19 times. With 18 points on 7-for-14 shooting, Luuk van Bree led Bradley in scoring.
It could be a mistake-prone game for the Bradley offense. Dating back to last season, Bradley ranks 277th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.0 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of New Mexico has forced the 20th-most turnovers in the NCAA (22.3 percent). Furthermore, the Lobos rank 41st in offensive efficiency (113.1), while the Braves rank 44th in defensive efficiency (98.4).
New Mexico Lobos vs. Bradley Braves ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
New Mexico ranks 45th in assists per game (15.7) while Bradley ranks 151st (13.7).
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