Bradley Braves Home to Illinois State Redbirds in NCAA Basketball Betting

The college basketball betting odds menu features a clash between Bradley and Illinois State on Wednesday, with the host Braves trying to win and cover the NCAA basketball point spread line.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Bradley Braves were listed as -7-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.

Illinois State Redbirds vs Bradley Braves Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

This college basketball season, the Bradley Braves are 17-10 overall and 14-11-1 ATS, while the Illinois State Redbirds are 14-12 and 10-12-1 ATS. As for the betting totals, Bradley boasts a 9-16-1 on the OU, and Illinois State is 13-9-1.

The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 208-rated Illinois State Redbirds taking on the No. 160-rated Bradley Braves in this contest.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Bradley's No. 233-ranked scoring average of 67.63 PPG, against a Illinois State Redbirds defense rated No. 178 and allowing 73.88 PPG. The Bradley Braves FG% has averaged 43.08% to date this season, more than the Illinois State Redbirds shooters have managed so far (42.89% per game).

Recent Outings Betting Recap

The Redbirds endured a 74-58 loss at the hands of the Crusaders on Sunday, despite a 13-point effort from William Tinsley at Athletics-Recreation Center.

Bradley got 12 points from Jayden Hodgson but lost anyway, 74-57, to Southern Illinois on Sunday at SIU Arena.

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