The Bradley Braves will try to pay off for their supporters and betting fans on Tuesday when they play host to the Southern Illinois Salukis at Carver Arena in NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you were backing the Southern Illinois Salukis in this one, their betting line was listed as 6-point underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook.
Southern Illinois Salukis vs Bradley Braves Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Southern Illinois Salukis have watched them go 10-7 and 4-8 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Bradley Braves are at 12-5 and 10-5-1 ATS. In totals betting, the Bradley Braves are 4-11-1, while the Southern Illinois Salukis have a 5-7 mark.
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Bradley Braves at No. 126 and the Southern Illinois Salukis at No. 128 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Bradley's No. 236-ranked scoring average of 68.12 PPG, against a Southern Illinois Salukis defense rated No. 73 and allowing 68 PPG. The Bradley Braves FG% has averaged 43.73% to date this season, less than the Southern Illinois Salukis shooters have managed so far (46.06% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Armon Fletcher chucked in a team-high 32 points for Southern Illinois on Saturday, but they still came up short in losing 83-72 at Athletics-Recreation Center.
The Braves were hammered by Evansville on Saturday, losing by a 68-44 final at Ford Center in college basketball betting action.
Next Betting Matchups
Southern Illinois home to Illinois State, Saturday, January 13th
Bradley at Loyola-Chicago, Saturday, January 13th