Many eyes in the college basketball world will be on Ford Center Saturday as the Evansville Purple Aces look to beat the odds vs the Bradley Braves in NCAA hoops betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Bradley Braves were listed as 23-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Bradley Braves vs Evansville Purple Aces Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Bradley Braves will look to cover the spread vs the Evansville Purple Aces on Saturday, as the Braves are 5-9 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Purple Aces are 5-5-1 ATS. Bradley is 5-9 against the total, while Evansville is 4-7 versus the total betting line.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 114-ranked Evansville Purple Aces and the No. 322-rated Bradley Braves in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Evansville's No. 49-ranked offense, averaging 79.94 PPG, against a Braves defense that ranks No. 158 at 71.44 PPG. The Purple Aces field goal percentage has averaged 52.16% so far, more than the Braves marksmen have achieved on the year, 36.82% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Braves were hammered by Southern Illinois on Wednesday, losing by a 65-44 final at Carver Arena in college basketball betting action.
The Purple Aces got 18 points from Jaylon Brown, but it was Wichita State that prevailed in a 67-64 final on Wednesday at Charles Koch Arena.
- Bradley is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
- Bradley is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Bradley is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Bradley's last 6 games on the road
- Evansville is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
- Evansville is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
- Evansville is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games when playing Bradley
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Evansville's last 6 games when playing Bradley
Next Betting Matchups
Bradley at Loyola of Chicago, Wednesday, January 13th
Evansville at Drake, Tuesday, January 12th
