Bradley vs Indiana State 1/30/22 College Basketball Picks, Predictions, Odds

The Indiana State Sycamores will travel to Carver Arena to take on the Bradley Braves this Sunday afternoon in College Basketball action.

The Indiana State Sycamores snapped a 4-game losing streak and improved to 9-10 on the season after defeating the Missouri State Bears, 76-72, this past Tuesday. Indiana State was outstanding from beyond the arc against Missouri State and was able to hold off the Bears after taking a 65-48 lead with 9:08 left in regulation. Indiana State shot 42.4% from the field & 51.9% from beyond the arc while allowing Missouri State to shoot 40.0% from the field & 24.1% from beyond the arc. Leading the way for the Sycamores was Cameron Henry who had 16 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, & 1 block.

On the season, Indiana State is averaging 73.5 ppg on 45.4% shooting from the field. The Sycamores are averaging 9.4 three-pointers per game on 34.9% shooting from beyond the arc. Offensively, Indiana State has been led by Cameron Henry (15.2 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 2.8 apg, 1.1 spg), Cooper Neese (14.7 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 2.0 apg, 1.0 spg), Micah Thomas (11.3 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 2.8 apg), & Xavier Bledson (11.2 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 4.8 apg, 1.3 spg). Cooper Neese has missed the past few games and should be considered questionable for this matchup.

Defensively, Indiana State is allowing their opponents to average 70.5 ppg on 42.8% shooting from the field. The Sycamores have a rebound margin of 0.3 and a turnover margin of -0.4.

The Bradley Braves won their 3^rd straight game and improved to 11-10 on the season after defeating the Valparaiso Crusaders, 71-56, this past Wednesday. Bradley was outstanding on both ends of the court and had no trouble securing the victory after taking a 57-36 lead with 12:30 left in regulation. Bradley shot 49.1% from the field & 36.8% from beyond the arc while allowing Valparaiso to shoot 43.1% from the field & 21.1% from beyond the arc. Leading the way for the Braves was Rienk Mast who had 17 points, 6 rebounds, & 2 assists.

On the season, Bradley is averaging 72.2 ppg on 45.1% shooting from the field. The Braves are averaging 8.2 three-pointers per game on 35.1% shooting from beyond the arc. Offensively, Bradley has been led by Terry Roberts (15.9 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 4.4 apg, 1.6 spg), Rienk Mast (11.2 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 1.3 apg, 1.0 bpg), Malevy Leons (10.1 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 1.3 apg, 1.1 bpg), & Jayson Kent (7.6 ppg, 3.0 rpg).

Defensively, Bradley is holding their opponents to an average of 66.5 ppg on 39.8% shooting from the field. The Braves have a rebound margin of 5.6 and a turnover margin of -0.7.

The Sycamores are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. Bradley and 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 Sunday games. The Braves are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games & 5-3 ATS in their last 8 home games.

Indiana State has been led by their offense which ranks 136^th in scoring offense, 113^th in FG%, & 32^nd in three-pointers made per game, however, the Sycamores have struggled a bit defensively and currently rank just 221^st in scoring defense & 175^th in defensive FG%. Bradley has been solid defensively as the Braves come into this game ranked 112^th in scoring defense & 32^nd in defensive FG% and have been decent on the offensive end, ranking 167^th in scoring offense & 127^th in FG%.

Indiana State is coming off an impressive victory against Missouri State, however, this is still a team that has overall struggled since the start of conference play. Bradley lost on the road to Indiana State by a 76-71 margin early this season, however, this is a very good Bradley team and between the fact that the Braves have looked outstanding at home this season, posting a 7-2 record, and that their defense should give Indiana State trouble, I’m taking Bradley to do enough to win this one by double-digits and cover. Good Luck!