Bradley vs Illinois State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 8

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  • Bradley (17-8) are -8.5 point favorites vs Illinois State (10-15)
  • Total (Over/Under): 132.5 points
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The Bradley Braves (17-8) visit Redbird Arena to take on the Illinois State Redbirds (10-15) on Feb. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Normal.

Bradley is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).

The Bradley vs. Illinois State Over/Under is 132.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Bradley-8.5 -110O 132.5 -110-400
Illinois State +8.5 -110U 132.5 -110+300

Bradley vs Illinois State Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Bradley will win this game with 65.7% confidence.

Bradley vs Illinois State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Illinois State will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Bradley and Illinois State, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Bradley has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 9 games (+6.90 Units / 70% ROI)
  • Bradley has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 9 games (+6.90 Units / 70% ROI)
  • Bradley has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 26 games (+5.75 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Illinois State has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 28 games (+8.70 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Illinois State have covered the Spread in 15 of their last 23 games at home (+7.30 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Illinois State has hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 23 games (+5.20 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Illinois State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 10 games (+4.80 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Illinois State has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 10 games at home (+4.05 Units / 23% ROI)

Bradley Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Bradley has gone 13-11 against the spread this college basketball season (+0.9 Units / 3.41% ROI).

  • 16-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.45 Units / 3.52% ROI
  • 12-12 when betting the Over for -1.2 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 12-12 when betting the Under for -1.2 Units / -4.55% ROI

Illinois State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Illinois State has gone 10-14 against the spread this college basketball season (-5.4 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 10-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.1 Units / -23.63% ROI
  • 14-10 when betting the Over for +3 Units / 10.91% ROI
  • 10-14 when betting the Under for -5.4 Units / -19.64% ROI

Bradley Offensive Stats & Trends:

Bradley has averaged 71.5 points per game (1,715 points/24 games) this season — 5th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 69.8

Bradley is shooting 62% from inside the arc (76/122) this season — 2nd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 54%

Bradley has scored 1,715 points this season — 4th most among Missouri Valley Teams

Bradley has 293 turnovers this season — 6th most among Missouri Valley Teams

Illinois State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Illinois State has averaged 14.8 turnovers per game (356 turnovers/24 games) this season — highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Illinois State has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.7 (251 assists/ 356 TOs) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Illinois State has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (657 assists/ 809 TOs) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Illinois State has averaged 10.5 assists per game (251 assists/24 games) this season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.3

Bradley Defensive Stats & Trends:

Bradley has averaged 7.5 steals per game (179 steals/24 games) this season — 2nd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Bradley has 179 steals this season — 2nd most among Missouri Valley Teams

Bradley has averaged 6.8 steals per game (376 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 2nd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Bradley has 376 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th most among Missouri Valley Teams

Illinois State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Illinois State has averaged 5.7 steals per game (137 steals/24 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Illinois State has 362 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th most among Missouri Valley Teams

Illinois State has allowed opponents to shoot 34% from three (422/1,240) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 34%

Illinois State has forced 11.3 turnovers per game (271 turnovers/24 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.8


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