Southern Illinois vs Bradley Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 28

Bradley coach Brian Wardle talks to his team as they play against Arkansas during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in North Little Rock, Ark.
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  • Bradley (14-12) is a -8.5 point favorite vs Southern Illinois (18-9)
  • Total (Over/Under): 135.5 points
  • Southern Illinois / Bradley TV channel: ESPN+

The Southern Illinois Salukis (18-9) visit Carver Arena to take on the Bradley Braves (14-12) on Feb. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Peoria, IL.

Bradley is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-105).

The Southern Illinois vs. Bradley Over/Under is 135.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Southern Illinois+8.5 -115O 135.5 -110+280
Bradley -8.5 -105U 135.5 -110-350

Southern Illinois vs Bradley Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Bradley will win this college basketball game with 77.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Southern Illinois vs Bradley Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Southern Illinois will cover the spread with 51.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Southern Illinois have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 30 games (+7.00 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Southern Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.35 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Southern Illinois has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.15 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Southern Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 30 games (+1.70 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Southern Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 30 games (+1.55 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Bradley has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+7.90 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Bradley has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.55 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Bradley has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.10 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Bradley has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 17 games at home (+3.95 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Bradley has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 32 games (+2.35 Units / 3% ROI)

Southern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Southern Illinois has a 18-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+8.1 Units / 26.3% ROI).

  • 18-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.55 Units / 1.82% ROI
  • 16-11 when betting the Over for +3.9 Units / 12.68% ROI
  • 11-16 when betting the Under for -6.65 Units / -21.56% ROI

Bradley Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Bradley has a 14-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.35 Units / -1.13% ROI).

  • 18-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.7 Units / -1.8% ROI
  • 17-10 when betting the Over for +6 Units / 19.48% ROI
  • 10-17 when betting the Under for -8.7 Units / -28.25% ROI

Southern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

Southern Illinois is shooting 36% from three (199/545) this season — 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Southern Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (340 assists/ 280 TOs) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Southern Illinois is shooting 76% from the free throw line (373/488) this season — 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Southern Illinois is shooting 36% from three (199/545) this season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 35%

Bradley Offensive Stats & Trends:

Bradley is shooting 37% from three (208/562) this season — tied for 20th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Bradley has made 9.0 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Bradley has an eFG% of 54% since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Bradley has 15.8 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.6

Southern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:

Southern Illinois has averaged 6.5 steals per game (371 steals/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Southern Illinois has 371 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th most among Missouri Valley Teams

Southern Illinois has allowed 5.6 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Southern Illinois has averaged 5.5 steals per game (133 steals/24 games) this season — tied for 40th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Bradley Defensive Stats & Trends:

Bradley has averaged 7.1 steals per game (413 steals/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Bradley has 413 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Missouri Valley Teams

Bradley has 176 steals this season — 2nd most among Missouri Valley Teams

Bradley has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (1,289/3,150) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 44%


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