Norfolk State Spartans vs. Bradley Braves ATS Prediction 11/19/19

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The Norfolk State Spartans (3-1) will travel to Carver Arena to meet the Bradley Braves (2-1). The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 19, 2019.

Norfolk State Spartans at Bradley Braves Betting Odds

Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Braves were victorious over the UIC Flames 65-56, while the Spartans easily got past the The Apprentice School Builders 113-54.

Norfolk State played a nearly flawless game. They had a superb turnover percentage of 9.7 (better than their season average of 13.7) and a free throw rate of 0.266 (above their season average of 0.249). The Apprentice School recorded marks of 27.4 and 0.138, respectively, for those same stats. The Braves, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.328 vs. 0.056) and had a much better turnover percentage (10.4 vs. 26.2). Bradley’s Elijah Childs had a solid performance, finishing with 14 points and 12 rebounds. Devante Carter, meanwhile was a key piece for Norfolk State with 16 points, 10 assists and seven steals.

The offense of Bradley will clash against the elite defense of Norfolk State. Since the 2018-19 season, the Braves rank 234th in offensive efficiency, while the Spartans are 23rd in defensive efficiency. The Spartans should have the advantage on that end of the court. It will also be a matchup of contrasting styles as the up-and-down Spartans rank 51st in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Braves rank 318th.

Norfolk State vs. Bradley Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Bradley, ATS Winner – Norfolk State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Bradley ranks 84th in rebounds allowed per game (33.4) while Norfolk State ranks 225th (36.0).
  • The Braves rank 37th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Spartans rank 132nd (3.3).
  • Norfolk State ranks 174th in assists per game (13.2) while Bradley ranks 225th (12.4).
  • The Spartans rank 118th in steals per game (6.6) while the Braves rank 235th (5.4).
  • Norfolk State ranks 183rd in three pointers attempted per game (21.9) while Bradley ranks 292nd (18.8).