The Bradley Braves (14-12, 6-7 MVC) will be at Redbird Arena to clash against the Illinois State Redbirds (14-12, 7-6 MVC) in a MVC matchup. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019, and will air on ESPN2.
Bradley Braves vs. Illinois State Redbirds Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Redbirds were beaten by the UNI Panthers, 77-64, while the Braves were victorious over the Loyola Chicago Ramblers, 61-54.
Bradley dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.200 (below their season average of 0.255) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 27.6 (below their season average of 28.5). Loyola Chicago was 0.100 and 20.7, respectively, for those same stats. Illinois State, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.1 (above their season average of 24.7). Illinois State was led by Phil Fayne, who recorded 21 points and eight rebounds. Luuk van Bree, meanwhile had a solid performance for Bradley, contributing 11 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, van Bree led the Braves to an 85-68 win. He put up 21 points and seven rebounds. Bradley’s effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Illinois State. The Braves had a rate of 0.667 while the Redbirds posted a mark of 0.434.
Second-chance opportunities could be few and far between for Bradley in this meeting. The Braves are among the country’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 188th in offensive rebounding percentage at 28.5 percent. Meanwhile, Illinois State ranks 82nd in the country at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 74.1 percent.
Bradley Braves at Illinois State Redbirds ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Illinois State, ATS Winner – Illinois State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Illinois State ranks 113th in three pointers attempted per game (23.4) while Bradley ranks 266th (18.7).
- The Redbirds rank 13th in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while the Braves rank 38th (2.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Redbirds’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.6, up from 0.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Braves have scored an average of 77.0 points per game (9.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.4 points per game (1.0 above their season average).
