An eight-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the UNI Panthers (11-2, 0-1 MVC) when they go head-to-head with the Bradley Braves (10-4, 1-0 MVC) at McLeod Center. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020, and will air on ESPNU.
Bradley Braves vs. UNI Panthers ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Panthers were beaten by the Illinois State Redbirds, 76-70, while the Braves defeated the Drake Bulldogs, 80-72.
Bradley played a nearly perfect game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.306 (above their season average of 0.244) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.8 (above their season average of 35.6). For those same stats, Drake was 0.088 and 16.7, respectively. UNI, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.7 (above their season average of 31.4). UNI’s Austin Phyfe played well, recording 13 points and 12 rebounds. Meanwhile, Bradley rallied around Darrell Brown, who recorded 19 points and eight assists.
The Braves edged out the Panthers in this series last year, emerging victorious in two out of three contests. In the most recent matchup, Bradley won 57-54. Bradley did a great job of making free throws (10-12; 83.3 percent). UNI, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (22.2 vs. 15.6). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams face off. UNI currently ranks 303rd in possessions per game (67.0) and Bradley is 264th (68.1). Also, the Braves are among the NCAA’s elite on the offensive backboards, ranking 26th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.6 percent). The Panthers, however, rank 57th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.6 percent).
Bradley vs. UNI Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – UNI, ATS Winner – UNI, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- UNI ranks 54th in three pointers attempted per game (25.6) while Bradley ranks 235th (18.4).
- The Panthers rank eighth in assists allowed per game (8.9) while the Braves rank 63rd (11.2).
- The Panthers rank ninth in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while the Braves rank 88th (3.4).
- UNI ranks 24th in rebounds allowed per game (30.6) while Bradley ranks 96th (33.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Panthers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 17.6, up from 12.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Braves have scored an average of 77.0 points per game (3.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 63.6 points per game (0.3 below their season average).
