The Southern Illinois Salukis (11-11, 4-5 MVC) travel to Bradley to play the Braves (11-11, 3-6 MVC) in what should be a low-scoring game. The game can be seen on CBS Sports Network at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Southern Illinois Salukis vs. Bradley Braves ATS Prediction
In the Salukis’ last matchup, they beat the Indiana State Sycamores, 88-73. Southern Illinois’ effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Indiana State. The Salukis had a rate of 0.705 (above their season average of 0.524), while the Sycamores posted a mark of 0.536. With 34 points on 11-for-14 shooting, Armon Fletcher was the game’s leading scorer.
The Braves were victorious over the Evansville Aces in their last outing, 81-73. The Braves had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 34.4 (above their season average of 28.5), while the Aces had a free throw rate of 0.175 (below their season average of 0.282). Dwayne Lautier-Ogunleye was the game’s leading scorer with 18 points on 5-for-11 shooting from the field.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams square off. Bradley currently ranks 308th in possessions per game (66.8) and Southern Illinois is 321st (66.3).
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. Fletcher recorded 13 points and five rebounds in the first game, in which the Salukis lost 57-54. Bradley won the rebounding battle. The Braves had more offensive rebounds (13 vs. seven), defensive rebounds (27 vs. 24) and total rebounds (40 vs. 31).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Southern Illinois averages 14.7 assists per game, which ranks 76th in the nation. Bradley ranks 124th in assists allowed per game (13.0).
The Salukis rank 41st in blocks per game (4.4) while the Braves rank 79th (3.7).
Bradley ranks 214th in rebounds per game (34.1) while Southern Illinois ranks 251st (33.1).
The Salukis rank 264th in three pointers attempted per game (18.6) while the Braves rank 269th (18.3).
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The Salukis have been outscored by an average of 1.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Southern Illinois has defeated opponents by an average of 0.4 points.
During their last five games, the Braves have scored an average of 62.4 points per game (3.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.8 points per game (2.7 below their season average).
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