Bradley vs Southern Illinois Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 17

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  • Bradley (10-4) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Southern Illinois (11-4)
  • Total (Over/Under): 133.5 points
  • Bradley / Southern Illinois TV channel: ESPN+

The Bradley Braves (10-4) visit Banterra Center to take on the Southern Illinois Salukis (11-4) on Jan. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Carbondale, IL.

Bradley is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

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

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Bradley-2.5 -110O 133.5 -110-145
Southern Illinois +2.5 -110U 133.5 -110+120

Bradley vs Southern Illinois Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Bradley will win this college basketball game with 57.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Bradley vs Southern Illinois Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Southern Illinois will cover the spread with 57.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Bradley has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 15 away games (+9.15 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Bradley has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.90 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Bradley have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 15 away games (+8.65 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Bradley has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.65 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Bradley has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.60 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Southern Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 18 games at home (+8.45 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Southern Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 18 games at home (+8.35 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Southern Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 18 games at home (+3.55 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Southern Illinois have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+3.40 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Southern Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+3.30 Units / 17% ROI)

Bradley Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Bradley has a 10-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.5 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 10-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -100% ROI
  • 11-5 when betting the Over for +5.5 Units / 86.96% ROI
  • 5-11 when betting the Under for -7.1 Units / -100% ROI

Southern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Southern Illinois has a 11-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.6 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 11-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.45 Units / -100% ROI
  • 8-7 when betting the Over for +0.3 Units / 86.96% ROI
  • 7-8 when betting the Under for -1.8 Units / -100% ROI

Bradley Offensive Stats & Trends:

Bradley has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.1 (695 assists/ 625 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Bradley is shooting 46% (1,378/2,978) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 45%

Bradley has averaged 1.28 points per shot (1,269 points/989 shots) this season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.29

Bradley has 16.2 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 29th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.5

Southern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

Southern Illinois has averaged 7.3 offensive rebounds per game (367 rebounds/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.6

Southern Illinois has averaged 68.6 points per game (3,429 points/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 25th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.5

Southern Illinois is shooting 76% from the free throw line (260/344) this season — 20th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Southern Illinois has averaged 10.8 turnovers per game (183 turnovers/17 games) this season — 3rd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.7

Bradley Defensive Stats & Trends:

Bradley has averaged 7.1 steals per game (370 steals/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Bradley has averaged 7.8 steals per game (133 steals/17 games) this season — 2nd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Bradley has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (1,147/2,832) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 44%

Bradley has 133 steals this season — 2nd most among Missouri Valley Teams

Southern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:

Southern Illinois has averaged 5.6 steals per game (96 steals/17 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Southern Illinois has averaged 6.7 steals per game (334 steals/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Southern Illinois has forced 11.2 turnovers per game (190 turnovers/17 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.3

Southern Illinois has allowed 62.4 points per game (3,122 points/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 69.1


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