Southern Illinois Salukis (19-10) vs. Bradley Braves (20-9)
February 28, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Bradley Braves -8.5; Over/Under: +136
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The Southern Illinois Salukis and Bradley Braves face off on Wednesday in a college basketball showdown at Carver Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Southern Illinois vs Bradley prediction.
Southern Illinois Has Won Three Games in a Row
Southern Illinois has played well heading into this game and they have won three games in a row. In the last game against Evansville, the defense gave up only 53 points and they ended up winning by 12 points. Southern Illinois is averaging 72.6 points while their defnese is giving up 66.6 points per game. The defense is ranked 45th in the league and they are going to need the defense to step up here. Xavier Johnson is averaging 22.4 points while shooting 42.7 percent from the field and 36.8 percent from behind the three point line.
Southern Illinois Betting Trends
- Southern Illinois has lost eight of its last nine night games at Carver Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Each of Southern Illinois’ last eight night games at Carver Arena have produced a total of 132 or fewer points.
- Southern Illinois has lost the first half in each of its last five road games against the Missouri Valley Conference.
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Bradley Has Won Two Games in A Row
Bradley has won a couple of games in a row and they have a ton of confidence heading into this game. In the last game against Illinois State, Bradley gave up only 45 points and they ended up winning by three points. Bradley is averaging 74.8 points while their defense is giving up 67.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 153rd in the league while the defense is ranked 58th. Duke Deen is having a strong season for Bradley averaging 14.3 points while shooting 44.1 percent from the field and 39.4 percent from behind the three point line.
Bradley Betting Trends
- Bradley has won each of its last 15 home night games against the Missouri Valley Conference.
- Fifteen of Bradley’s last 18 games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 136+ points.
- Bradley has won the first half in each of its last six Wednesday home games against the Missouri Valley Conference.
Southern Illinois vs Bradley Betting Prediction
Southern Illinois is going to keep this game close. Southern Illinois is averaging 72.6 points and they are going to find success in this game. Bradley is giving up 67.3 points and they are going to really struggle in this game. Southern Illinois has to feel good about themselves right now winning three games in a row and even on the road they are going to find success. Back Southern Illinois against the spread.
