Don’t expect a fast-paced game when the Indiana State Sycamores (14-9, 7-5 MVC) head to Bradley to play the Braves (16-9, 7-5 MVC). The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 12, 2020.
Indiana State Sycamores vs. Bradley Braves ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Braves defeated the Evansville Aces, 69-58, while the Sycamores fell to the Illinois State Redbirds, 74-67.
Bradley played a perfect game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.353 (above their season average of 0.234) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.6 (below their season average of 33.3). For those same stats, Evansville had marks of 0.103 and 13.9, respectively. Indiana State, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.8 (above their season average of 24.9). Bradley received a boost from Elijah Childs, who put up 19 points and 11 rebounds. Jordan Barnes, meanwhile had a good game for Indiana State, finishing with 21 points and five assists.
In their first matchup this year, Jake LaRavia led the Sycamores to a 61-53 victory. He registered a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds. Indiana State’s 0.327 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Bradley, who had a rate of 0.111.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Bradley currently ranks 302nd in possessions per game (66.8) and Indiana State is 321st (66.0).
Indiana State Sycamores vs. Bradley Braves Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Indiana State, ATS Winner – Indiana State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Bradley ranks 41st in rebounds per game (38.9) while Indiana State ranks 269th (32.6).
- The Braves rank 120th in assists per game (13.6) while the Sycamores rank 132nd in assists allowed per game (12.4).
- Bradley ranks 61st in blocks per game (4.0) while Indiana State ranks 68th in blocks allowed per game (2.9).
- The Sycamores rank 88th in three pointers allowed per game (20.3) while the Braves rank 257th (25.2).
- Indiana State ranks 36th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Bradley ranks 107th (6.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Sycamores have scored an average of 66.4 points per game (3.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 58.0 points per game (8.6 below their season average).
- The Braves have been outscored by an average of 2.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Bradley has defeated opponents by an average of 6.5 points.
