Bradley vs Illinois State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 3

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  • Bradley (12-7) is a -6.5 point favorite vs Illinois State (9-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 133.5 points
  • Bradley / Illinois State TV channel: ESPN+

The Bradley Braves (12-7) visit CEFCU Arena to take on the Illinois State Redbirds (9-12) on Feb. 3. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Normal, IL.

Bradley is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Bradley vs. Illinois State Over/Under is 133.5 total points.

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Bradley vs. Illinois State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Bradley-6.5 -110O 133.5 -110-275
Illinois State +6.5 -110U 133.5 -110+220

Bradley vs Illinois State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Bradley will win this college basketball game with 70.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Bradley vs Illinois State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Illinois State will cover the spread with 53.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Bradley has hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 32 games (+12.15 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Bradley have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 32 games (+10.65 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Bradley has hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 32 games (+9.00 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Bradley has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.90 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Bradley has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.60 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Illinois State has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+3.45 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Illinois State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 games at home (+2.30 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Illinois State has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.70 Units / 5% ROI)

Bradley Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Bradley has a 12-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.15 Units / 13.61% ROI).

  • 14-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +2 Units / 3.18% ROI
  • 15-6 when betting the Over for +8.4 Units / 36.36% ROI
  • 6-15 when betting the Under for -10.5 Units / -45.45% ROI

Illinois State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Illinois State has a 9-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.2 Units / -18.18% ROI).

  • 10-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.75 Units / -3.84% ROI
  • 8-13 when betting the Over for -6.2 Units / -26.96% ROI
  • 13-8 when betting the Under for +4.2 Units / 18.1% ROI

Bradley Offensive Stats & Trends:

Bradley has a TS% of 50% since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Bradley has 16.1 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 31st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.5

Bradley has averaged 1.27 points per shot (4,063 points/3,199 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.26

Bradley is shooting 48% (577/1,210) this season — 3rd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 46%

Illinois State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Illinois State is shooting 27% from three (128/476) this season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Illinois State has a 38% free throw rate (464 free throw attempts/1,218 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 32%

Illinois State has a TS% of 43% this season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Illinois State is shooting 31% from three (360/1,166) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Bradley Defensive Stats & Trends:

Bradley has averaged 7.2 steals per game (403 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Bradley has 166 steals this season — most among Missouri Valley Teams

Bradley has averaged 7.9 steals per game (166 steals/21 games) this season — 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Bradley has averaged 7.9 steals per game (166 steals/21 games) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Illinois State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Illinois State has averaged 5.7 steals per game (126 steals/22 games) this season — 4th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Illinois State has averaged 5.7 steals per game (309 steals/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Illinois State has allowed 67.6 points per game (1,487 points/22 games) this season — 3rd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 70.1

Illinois State has forced 11.3 turnovers per game (608 turnovers/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.1


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