The Indiana State Sycamores (12-11, 4-7 MVC) will be at Carver Arena to clash with the Bradley Braves (12-12, 4-7 MVC) in a MVC matchup. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Indiana State Sycamores vs. Bradley Braves Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Braves were victorious over the UNI Panthers 79-71, while the Sycamores had no trouble getting past the Evansville Aces 85-62.
Indiana State dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.500 (above their season average of 0.271) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.635 (above their season average of 0.496). Evansville recorded marks of 0.241 and 0.414, respectively, for those same stats. The Braves, meanwhile, had a ridiculous effective field goal percentage of 0.657 (above their season average of 0.486), while the Panthers had a free throw rate of 0.196 (below their season average of 0.228). Elijah Childs fueled Bradley with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Cooper Neese played well for Indiana State, contributing 18 points.
In their first matchup this season, Christian Williams led the Sycamores to a 65-60 win. He notched a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds. One of Indiana State’s biggest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They made 47 trips to the line, while Bradley went just 23 times.
The Sycamores’ Tyreke Key has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 21 points,1.2 steals per game. Meanwhile, Childs has averaged 13 points,8.4 rebounds during that same time frame for the Braves.
The physical Indiana State offense seems poised to dominate from the foul line. The Sycamores currently rank 46th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.279, while Bradley ranks 291st in FTA rate allowed (0.269).
Indiana State Sycamores vs. Bradley Braves Free Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Indiana State, ATS Winner – Indiana State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Bradley ranks 41st in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Indiana State ranks 110th (3.4).
- The Braves rank 221st in assists per game (11.7) while the Sycamores rank 232nd (11.4).
- The Braves rank 266th in three pointers attempted per game (18.6) while the Sycamores rank 297th (14.9).
- Bradley ranks 210th in rebounds per game (34.0) while Indiana State ranks 226th (33.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Sycamores have outscored opponents by an average of 1.0 point in their last five games. On the season, Indiana State has lost by an average of 1.1 points.
- During their last five games, the Braves have scored an average of 70.0 points per game (3.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.8 points per game (0.9 above their season average).
