The Bradley Braves (3-0) hope to remain perfect when they square off with the UIC Flames (1-3) at UIC Pavilion. The game can be seen on ESPN 3 at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 17, 2018.
Bradley Braves at UIC Flames Betting Prediction
The last time the Braves played, they topped the Jacksonville State Gamecocks, 74-65. The Braves had a much better free throw rate (0.383 vs. 0.088) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.596 vs. 0.526). With 20 points on 7-for-8 shooting, Koch Bar was the top scorer from either team.
The Flames beat the William & Mary Tribe in their last contest, 100-95. The Flames forced 16 turnovers, while the Tribe had a free throw rate of 0.203 (below the 0.350 mark opponents have averaged against UIC this season). Tarkus Ferguson was UIC’s leading scorer with 25 points on 9-for-13 shooting from the field.
Opposite paces will be on display in this matchup. UIC ranks 37th in possessions per game (73.1) while Bradley is 333rd (65.7) dating back to last season.
Bradley at UIC Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Bradley ranks 66th in rebounds allowed per game (32.9) while UIC ranks 268th (37.5).
The Braves rank 38th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Flames rank 214th (3.9).
Bradley ranks 94th in steals per game (6.8) while UIC ranks 254th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
The Braves rank 142nd in assists allowed per game (13.2) while the Flames rank 265th (15.1).
UIC ranks 228th in three pointers attempted per game (20.3) while Bradley ranks 284th (18.4).
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