It figures to be a low-scoring affair as the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (0-2) head to Bradley to play the Braves (2-0). Action starts at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Bradley Braves ATS Odds
In their last game, the Braves beat the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks, 68-57, while the Gamecocks were beaten by the Penn State Nittany Lions, 76-61.
Bradley dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.449 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.469. For those same stats, Southeast Missouri State had marks of 0.298 and 0.351, respectively. Jacksonville State, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (37.5 vs. 37.5). Bradley was led by Dwayne Lautier-Ogunleye, who finished with 22 points and five rebounds. Jason Burnell led the way for Jacksonville State, recording 14 points and 12 rebounds.
Baskets could be hard to come by in this meeting between a pair of the country’s premier defenses. Bradley ranks 33rd in defensive efficiency (97.7) and Jacksonville State is 44th (98.6) dating back to the 2017-18 season.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Bradley Braves Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Jacksonville State, ATS Winner – Jacksonville State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Bradley ranks 97th in steals per game (6.7) while Jacksonville State ranks 184th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
- The Gamecocks average 14.7 assists per game, which ranks 91st in the NCAA. The Braves rank 118th in assists allowed per game (12.9).
- Jacksonville State ranks 67th in rebounds per game (37.9) while Bradley ranks 71st in rebounds allowed per game (33.1).
- The Braves average 18.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 285th in the NCAA. The Gamecocks rank 231st in three pointers allowed per game (23.3).
- Jacksonville State ranks 25th in blocks per game (4.8) while Bradley ranks 67th (4.1).
