The Bradley Braves (11-12, 3-7 MVC) head to UNI to take on the Panthers (10-13, 5-5 MVC) in a game that will likely be low scoring. The game is scheduled to get underway at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
Bradley Braves at UNI Panthers Free Prediction
The Braves are hoping for a better outcome after their 72-68 loss to the Southern Illinois Salukis in their last outing. Southern Illinois’ free throw rate was their largest advantage over Bradley. The Salukis had a rate of 0.345 (above their season average of 0.219), while the Braves posted a mark of 0.094 (below their season average of 0.264). Elijah Childs was Bradley’s high scorer with 19 points on 9-for-15 shooting.
In the Panthers’ previous outing, they beat the Missouri State Bears, 64-59. The Panthers knocked down 15 of their 18 free throws (83.3 percent), while the Bears had a turnover percentage of 19.5 (above their season average of 16.4). With 12 points and five assists, UNI’s Luke McDonnell had a solid game.
This is the second game of the season between these two squads. Trae Berhow put up 14 points and seven rebounds in the first game, in which the Panthers beat the Braves 65-47. The Panthers had a much better turnover percentage (10.6 vs. 18.9) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (28.1 vs. 16.7).
Half-court execution will be at a premium when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams clash. UNI currently ranks 337th in possessions per game (65.4) and Bradley is 312th (66.7).
Bradley Braves vs. UNI Panthers Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UNI, ATS Winner – UNI, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UNI ranks 91st in three pointers attempted per game (24.4) while Bradley ranks 264th (18.5).
The Braves rank 212th in rebounds per game (34.2) while the Panthers rank 251st (33.1).
UNI ranks 22nd in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Bradley ranks 47th (2.7).
The Braves average 6.1 steals per game, which ranks 131st in the NCAA. The Panthers rank 133rd in steals allowed per game (6.7).
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The Braves have outscored opponents by an average of 1.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Bradley has lost by an average of 0.3 points.
During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 66.6 points per game (1.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.8 points per game (0.4 above their season average).
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