It will be a battle between MVC opponents when the Bradley Braves (8-5) welcome the UNI Panthers (5-8) to Carver Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.
UNI Panthers vs. Bradley Braves Betting Prediction
The Panthers will be looking for similar success after blowing out the Bemidji State Beavers in their last game, 97-51. The Panthers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.7 vs. 9.5) and had a much better turnover percentage (5.6 vs. 18.7). With 19 points on 7-for-15 shooting, Wyatt Lohaus was the top scorer from either team.
In the Braves’ previous outing, they were victorious over the Wisconsin-Parkside Rangers, 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, Bradley’s Elijah Childs put together a good performance.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams square off. Bradley ranks 257th in possessions per game (68.6) and UNI is 265th (68.5).
Childs has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Bradley.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. The Panthers won the last matchup 74-65. The Panthers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (28.1 vs. 11.1) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.522 vs. 0.444).
UNI Panthers vs. Bradley Braves Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UNI ranks 46th in three pointers attempted per game (26.3) while Bradley ranks 223rd (19.3).
The Braves rank 98th in steals per game (6.7) while the Panthers rank 147th in steals allowed per game (7.2).
UNI is 17th in the nation with 2.2 blocks allowed per game while Bradley is 48th with 2.8 blocks allowed per game.
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The Panthers have outscored opponents by an average of 7.2 points in their last five games. For the season, UNI has been defeated by an average of 4.3 points.
During their last five games, the Braves have scored an average of 72.2 points per game (1.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 62.6 points per game (5.3 below their season average).
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