Illinois-Chicago Flames Open as College Basketball Underdog vs Bradley Braves

Illinois-Chicago Flames

vs

Bradley Braves
Sunday, December 28, 2014 5:00 PM ET
Carver Arena

Carver Arena will host Illinois-Chicago Flames vs Bradley Braves action on Sunday as both teams try to pay off for those betting on NCAA basketball odds action.

Illinois-Chicago Flames vs Bradley Braves Sportsbook Odds and Betting Line

Bettors looking to go with the Bradley Braves in this one found them listed as -8-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu for Sunday's contest. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Flames was expected to move the line.

Illinois-Chicago Flames vs Bradley Braves Odds and Stats.

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The 4-8 and 3-5 ATS Bradley Braves will face the 3-10 Illinois-Chicago Flames, who own a 2-9 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Bradley Braves are 0-4 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Illinois-Chicago Flames are 0-4.

According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 157-ranked Bradley Braves and the No. 270-rated Illinois-Chicago Flames in this matchup.

How Illinois-Chicago Flames vs Bradley Braves Stats Matchup

The game also pits Bradley's No. 248-ranked offense, averaging 59.08 PPG, against a Flames defense that ranks No. 213 at 70.46 PPG. The Braves field goal percentage has averaged 37.52% so far, more than the Flames marksmen have achieved on the year, 35.54% per game.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

D'Juan Miller scored 13 points in a futile effort to lead the Flames to a win (they lost 63-46 to Northwestern at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Monday).

The Braves got 17 points from Roger Woods, but it was Arkansas-Little Rock that prevailed in a 64-54 final on Monday at South Point Arena.

Illinois-Chicago Flames vs Bradley Braves Betting Odds Trends

Illinois-Chicago is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Illinois-Chicago is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Illinois-Chicago is 15-8 ATS in its last 23 games on the road
Illinois-Chicago is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Bradley is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Bradley is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Illinois-Chicago home to Judson, Tuesday, December 30th
Bradley at Loyola of Chicago, Wednesday, December 31st

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