Bradley Braves (12-5) vs. Southern Illinois Salukis (12-5)
January 17, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Southern Illinois Salukis +2.5; Over/Under: +134.5
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The Bradley Braves are riding a 6-game winning streak. The Southern Illinois Salukis look for a win after winning 6 of their last 7 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Bradley Braves vs Southern Illinois Salukis prediction.
Bradley Braves Betting Preview
The Bradley Braves beat SIU Edwardsville, Valparaiso, Missouri State, Evansville and UIC during this streak. The Bradley Braves are averaging 74.6 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 66.1 points on 40.4 percent shooting. Connor Hickman is averaging 14.9 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Malevy Leons is averaging 12.8 points and 7.6 rebounds. Duke Deen is the third double-digit scorer and Darius Hannah is grabbing 6.4 rebounds. The Bradley Braves are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 67.1 percent from the free throw line. The Bradley Braves are allowing 30.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33 rebounds per game. Bradley will play against Belmont after this one.
Southern Illinois Salukis Betting Preview
The Southern Illinois Salukis recently beat Illinois State and Valparaiso, while losing to Drake. The Southern Illinois Salukis are averaging 74.1 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 64.5 points on 42.7 percent shooting. Xavier Johnson is averaging 23.8 points and 6.1 assists, while AJ Ferguson is averaging 8.8 points and 3.6 rebounds. Clarence Rupert is grabbing 6.1 rebounds and Trent Brown is grabbing 2.1 rebounds. The Southern Illinois Salukis are shooting 38.4 percent from beyond the arc and 75.6 percent from the free throw line. The Southern Illinois Salukis are allowing 26.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.9 rebounds per game.
Bradley Braves vs Southern Illinois Salukis prediction
The Bradley Braves are getting a lot of love with this line, and they’re a good team, so I’m not mad at it. The problem is the Southern Illinois Salukis have played well in their own right, they’re 9-2 SU at home and 11-5 ATS on the season. Southern Illinois can shoot the ball from the outside and is one of the better defenses in the country. This line is disrespectful toward Southern Illinois if we’re being honest. Give me the free bucket.
