Indiana State Sycamores (7-6) vs Bradley Braves (7-6)
Game Info: Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 1:00 pm (Hulman Center)
Betting Odds: Indiana State Sycamores -1 -- Over/Under: 140.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Bradley Braves will travel to play the Indiana State Sycamores in Missouri Valley Conference game on Sunday.
The Bradley Braves are 7-6 (1-0) this season and have won their last three games. Bradley is coming off of a win against UTEP by a score of 73-66 in their last game. Bradley trailed by three points at halftime but was able to score 43 points in the second half for the win. Terry Roberts led the Braves with 26 points and 11 rebounds in the victory. Bradley is averaging 72.1 points per game and is giving up 66.3 points per game against, while also averaging 39.4 rebounds per game and 13.1 assists per game. Terry Roberts is averaging 16.6 points per game and 3.8 assists per game, while Malevy Leons is averaging 10.8 points per game and 5.2 rebounds per game for the Braves. Bradley is shooting 44.2% on field goals, 65.1% on free throws, and 34.1% on three pointers.
The Indiana State Sycamores are 7-6 (0-1) this season and have won three games in a row. Indiana State defeated Midway by a score of 107-51 in their last game. Indiana State dominated this game, scoring 53 points in the first half and 54 points in the second half. Zach Hobbs led the Sycamores with 23 points and 7 rebounds in the win. Indiana State is averaging 75.8 points per game and is giving up 70.3 points per game against, while also averaging 35.2 rebounds per game and 14.3 assists per game. Cooper Neese is averaging 15.8 points per game and 4.3 rebounds per game, while Micah Thomas is averaging 11.9 points per game and 2.8 assists per game for the Sycamores. Indiana State is shooting 46.7% on field goals, 74.4% on free throws, and 34.4% on three pointers.
Bradley is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Sunday games. The over is 5-1 in Bradley’s last 6 games. Indiana State is 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 Sunday games and 7-2 ATS in their last 9 home games. The over is 5-2 is Indiana State’s last 7 games. The favorite is 5-1 ATS in these two teams last 6 head to head meetings.
These two teams come into this game with similar records, but Bradley has already won a conference game. Indiana State has played much lower competition in their last two games, while Bradley has at least been playing division one schools. Bradley should rely on their defense and rebounding in this game and I like them to win on the road.