It will be a battle between MVC opponents when the Evansville Aces (9-12, 3-5 MVC) welcome the Bradley Braves (10-11, 2-6 MVC) to the Ford Center. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
Bradley Braves at Evansville Aces Free Prediction
The Braves are trying to rebound after their 55-37 loss to the Missouri State Bears in their last matchup. Missouri State’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Bradley. The Bears had a rate of 0.271 (above their season average of 0.246), while the Braves posted a mark of 0.071 (below their season average of 0.274). Elijah Childs had a good performance for Bradley, putting up 10 points and seven rebounds.
In the Aces’ previous outing, they fell to the UNI Panthers, 81-74. Getting to the free throw line was one of UNI’s biggest advantages. They had 28 free throw attempts, while Evansville had 16. John Hall had a solid game for Evansville, leading the team in scoring with 21 points on 8-for-13 shooting.
This game should be a battle of contrasting styles. Evansville has preferred a fast-breaking style of play (58th in possessions per game), while Bradley has been more half-court-oriented (309th in possessions per game).
After splitting two games last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. The Braves won the most recent matchup 66-53. The Braves had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.509 vs. 0.377) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.4 vs. 25.0).
Bradley Braves vs. Evansville Aces ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Evansville, ATS Winner – Bradley, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Evansville ranks 99th in three pointers attempted per game (24.1) while Bradley ranks 264th (18.4).
The Braves rank 110th in rebounds allowed per game (34.0) while the Aces rank 271st (39.9).
Bradley ranks 45th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Evansville ranks 71st (3.0).
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The Braves’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.0, up from 0.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Aces have scored an average of 69.2 points per game (2.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.6 points per game (2.2 above their season average).
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