The Kansas State Wildcats (4-1) square off against the Bradley Braves (4-2) in the Fort Myers Tip-Off at Suncoast Credit Union Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 27, 2019.
Kansas State Wildcats vs. Bradley Braves ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last game. The Braves got blown out by the Northwestern Wildcats, 78-51, while the Wildcats were beaten by the Pittsburgh Panthers, 63-59.
Kansas State forced Pittsburgh into a turnover percentage of 27.2 (above their season average of 16.4) while Bradley did a terrific job of making free throws (16-20; 80.0 percent). Bradley rallied around Elijah Childs, who recorded 14 points and seven rebounds. Cartier Diarra, meanwhile had a solid performance for Kansas State, contributing 13 points and six assists.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams face off. Bradley ranks 331st in possessions per game (65.6) and Kansas State is 343rd (64.9) dating back to last season. Moreover, the 58th-ranked defense of the Wildcats (effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.476) will go head-to-head against the 263rd-ranked offense of the Braves (effective field goal percentage of 0.492).
Kansas State Wildcats vs. Bradley Braves Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Bradley, ATS Winner – Bradley, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Kansas State ranks 35th in steals per game (7.8) while Bradley ranks 249th (5.3).
- The Braves rank 206th in rebounds per game (34.8) while the Wildcats rank 258th (33.5).
- Kansas State ranks 37th in assists allowed per game (11.1) while Bradley ranks 64th (11.7).
- The Braves rank 113th in blocks per game (3.7) while the Wildcats rank 258th (2.2).
- Kansas State ranks 214th in three pointers attempted per game (21.2) while Bradley ranks 299th (18.7).
