The Bradley Braves (7-5) go head-to-head with the Southeastern Louisiana Lions (4-7) at Carver Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 22, 2018.
Southeastern Louisiana Lions vs. Bradley Braves Free Prediction
The last time the Lions played, they were thoroughly outplayed by the No. 23 LSU Tigers, 94-63. LSU’s 10.2 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Southeastern Louisiana, who had a rate of 24.3. Parker Edwards was the top scorer from either team with 25 points on 7-for-9 shooting.
The Braves defeated the Wisconsin-Parkside Rangers in their last game, 74-58. The Braves had a much better free throw rate (0.175 vs. 0.074) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (47.1 vs. 20.6). With 17 points and eight rebounds, Elijah Childs had a solid outing for Bradley.
Childs has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Bradley.
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of Bradley. Bradley ranks 274th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.8 percent), while the gambling defense of Southeastern Louisiana forces the 33rd-most turnovers in the nation (23.3 percent).
Southeastern Louisiana Lions vs. Bradley Braves Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Southeastern Louisiana ranks seventh in three pointers allowed per game (17.2) while Bradley ranks 111th (21.8).
The Braves rank 47th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while the Lions rank 142nd (4.4).
Bradley ranks 81st in steals per game (6.9) while Southeastern Louisiana ranks 148th in steals allowed per game (7.5).
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The Lions’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 13.8, up from 9.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Braves have scored an average of 72.2 points per game (0.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 62.6 points per game (6.0 below their season average).
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