College basketball betting interest will be high on Saturday when the Purple Aces of Evansville hit the hard court against the Braves of Bradley.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, Bradley sat as -3.5-point favorites over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook
Evansville Purple Aces vs Bradley Braves Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Evansville Purple Aces will look to cover the spread vs the Bradley Braves on Saturday, as the Purple Aces are 10-6 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Braves are 10-8-1 ATS. Evansville is 6-10 against the total, while Bradley is 5-13-1 versus the total betting line.
The Bradley Braves sit at No. 153 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Evansville Purple Aces sit at No. 221 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Bradley's No. 240-ranked scoring average of 67.4 PPG, against a Evansville Purple Aces defense rated No. 27 and allowing 65.05 PPG. The Bradley Braves FG% has averaged 42.99% to date this season, less than the Evansville Purple Aces shooters have managed so far (46.25% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Dru Smith scored 23 points in a futile effort to lead the Purple Aces to a win (they lost 71-66 to Indiana State at Ford Center on Wednesday).
The Braves endured a 70-57 loss at the hands of the Redbirds on Wednesday, despite a 13-point effort from Donte Thomas at Redbird Arena.
- Evansville is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
- Evansville is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Evansville's last 6 games
- Evansville is 8-16-1 ATS in its last 25 games on the road
- Bradley is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
- Bradley is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Bradley's last 9 games
- Bradley is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Evansville at Valparaiso, Wednesday, January 24th
Bradley at Missouri State, Tuesday, January 23rd
