Bradley Braves vs. Little Rock Trojans ATS Prediction

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The Little Rock Trojans (4-4) will be at home in the Jack Stephens Center when they clash against the Bradley Braves (6-3). Action begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 4, 2018.

Bradley Braves at Little Rock Trojans Betting Odds

In their last matchup, the Trojans easily got past the Sam Houston State Bearkats, 79-52, while the Braves fell to the New Mexico Lobos, 85-75.

Little Rock dominated nearly every facet of the contest. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.479 (above their season average of 0.210) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.583 (above their season average of 0.549). Sam Houston State recorded marks of 0.164 and 0.391, respectively, for those same stats. Bradley, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (17.5 vs. 19.4). Rayjon Tucker had a solid performance for Little Rock, finishing with 33 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Bradley was lifted by Darrell Brown, who had 20 points.

The Braves won the lone game between these two teams last season, 86-46. Bradley’s 0.275 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Little Rock, who had a rate of 0.111.

Little Rock might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they square off against one of the country’s best defenses. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Bradley ranks 54th in defensive efficiency while the Trojans rank 333rd in offensive efficiency.

Bradley vs. Little Rock Odds Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Little Rock, ATS Winner – Bradley, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • Bradley ranks 106th in steals per game (6.7) while Little Rock ranks 255th (5.2).
  • The Braves rank 153rd in assists per game (13.6) while the Trojans rank 206th in assists allowed per game (13.9).
  • The Braves rank 42nd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Trojans rank 157th (3.5).
  • Bradley ranks 197th in three pointers allowed per game (22.5) while Little Rock ranks 291st (24.8).