The Little Rock Trojans (4-4) meet the Bradley Braves (6-3) at the Jack Stephens Center. The game gets underway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 4, 2018.
Bradley Braves at Little Rock Trojans ATS Prediction
The last time the Braves played, they were topped by the New Mexico Lobos, 85-75. New Mexico’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over Bradley. The Lobos had a rate of 37.1 (above their season average of 28.6), while the Braves posted a mark of 28.9 (below the 35.8 mark opponents have averaged against New Mexico this season). Darrell Brown led Bradley in scoring with 20 points on 7-for-15 shooting.
The Trojans easily got past the Sam Houston State Bearkats in their last matchup, 79-52. The Trojans made 23 of their 31 free throws (74.2 percent) and held the Bearkats to an effective field goal percentage of 0.391 (below their season average of 0.480). Rayjon Tucker was the game’s top scorer with 33 points on 8-for-12 shooting from the field.
The Braves won the only contest against the Trojans last season, 86-46. The Braves had a much better free throw rate (0.275 vs. 0.111) and had a much better turnover percentage (14.3 vs. 29.2).
The ineffective offense of Little Rock will clash against the stingy defense of Bradley. Since last season, the Trojans rank 333rd in offensive efficiency, while the Braves are 54th in defensive efficiency. The Braves figure to have the edge on that side of the ball.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Bradley ranks 106th in steals per game (6.7) while Little Rock ranks 255th (5.2).
The Braves rank 42nd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Trojans rank 157th (3.5).
Bradley ranks 197th in three pointers allowed per game (22.5) while Little Rock ranks 291st (24.8).
The Braves average 13.6 assists per game, which ranks 153rd in the nation. The Trojans rank 206th in assists allowed per game (13.9).
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