Redbird Arena features an NCAA Basketball betting clash between the host Illinois State Redbirds and the visiting Bradley Braves in college hoops betting odds action on Saturday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Illinois State Redbirds to cover the point spread in this one found them as -18-point favorites earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.
Bradley Braves vs Illinois State Redbirds Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This college basketball season, the Illinois State Redbirds are 20-5 overall and 14-10 ATS, while the Bradley Braves are 9-17 and 11-13 ATS. As for the betting totals, Illinois State boasts a 10-14 on the OU, and Bradley is 13-11.
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Illinois State Redbirds at No. 48 and the Bradley Braves at No. 296 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Illinois State's No. 198 nationally ranked offense (70.72 points per game) against a Bradley Braves defense that sits as the No. 121 at 71.19 PPG. The Illinois State Redbirds have been averaging 44.48% from the field, more than the Braves have managed so far this season (42.06% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Braves got 13 points from Donte Thomas, but it was Indiana State that prevailed in a 56-54 final on Wednesday at Carver Arena.
The Redbirds blew out Drake on Tuesday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 82-53 win at Knapp Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Bradley at Northern Iowa, Wednesday, February 15th
Illinois State at Missouri State, Wednesday, February 15th