Murray State Racers (8-11) vs. Bradley Braves (14-5)
January 24, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Bradley Braves -8.5; Over/Under: +141
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The Murray State Racers look for a win after splitting their last 10 games. The Bradley Braves are riding an 8-game winning streak. Let’s preview this game and give out a Murray State Racers vs Bradley Braves prediction.
Murray State Racers Betting Preview
The Murray State Racers recently lost to Northern Iowa and Indiana State, while beating UIC. The Murray State Racers are averaging 72.1 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 69.7 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Rob Perry is averaging 12.8 points and 4.9 rebounds, while JaCobi Wood is averaging 12.6 points and 4 rebounds. Brian Moore Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Quincy Anderson is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Murray State Racers are shooting 32 percent from beyond the arc and 70.5 percent from the free throw line. The Murray State Racers are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.8 rebounds per game.
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Bradley Braves Betting Preview
The Bradley Braves recently beat UIC, Southern Illinois and Belmont. The Bradley Braves are averaging 75.5 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 66.5 points on 41.1 percent shooting. Connor Hickman is averaging 14.8 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Duke Deen is averaging 12.9 points and 3.2 rebounds. Malevy Leons is the third double-digit scorer and Darius Hannah is grabbing 6.3 rebounds. The Bradley Braves are shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and 68.4 percent from the free throw line. The Bradley Braves are allowing 31.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.2 rebounds per game.
Murray State Racers vs Bradley Braves prediction
The Bradley Braves are the better team and should be favored, especially at home, where they’re 8-2 SU. However, the Murray State Racers do a good job of controlling the pace, and they can make this game ugly just enough to make things interesting. Also, Murray State did beat Bradley back in November as a 3.5 point underdog. The Racers shot 53 percent from the field in that game. Obviously, the Carver Arena is a different ball game, but this line feels disrespectful toward Murray State. Give me the points.
