UIC (10-5) vs Bradley (13-3)
Game Info: Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 3:00 pm (Credit Union 1 Arena)
Betting Odds: UIC +1.5 -- Over/Under: 144.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN+
The Bradley Braves and UIC Flames meet Saturday in college basketball action at the McKenzie Arena. Here’s a Bradley vs UIC Prediction. This article will include a Bradley vs UIC Pick.
Bradley Braves Betting Preview
The Bradley Braves beat Missouri State, lost to Drake, and they play Indiana State, Murray State, and Belmont next. The Bradley Braves are averaging 80.1 points on 49.1 percent shooting and allowing 68.2 points on 40.3 percent shooting. Duke Deen is averaging 14.4 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Zek Montgomery is averaging 14.1 points and 3.1 rebounds. Darius Hannah is the third double-digit scorer and Christian Davis is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The Bradley Braves are shooting 42 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free throw line. The Bradley Braves are allowing 29.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.8 rebounds per game.
UIC Flames Betting Preview
The UIC Flames lost to Belmont, beat Missouri State, and they play Murray State, Valparaiso, and Evansville next. The UIC Flames are averaging 80 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 73.2 points on 44.2 percent shooting. Javon Jackson is averaging 12.7 points and 1.8 rebounds, while Sasa Ciani is averaging 11.6 points and 8.7 rebounds. Ahmad Henderson II is the third double-digit scorer and Tyem Freeman is dishing 1.5 assists. The UIC Flames are shooting 37.4 percent from beyond the arc and 71.4 percent from the free throw line. The UIC Flames are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.7 rebounds per game.
Why the UIC Flames will win
- UIC has won each of its last four day games at Credit Union 1 Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Bradley has lost four of its last five day games against Conference opponents.
Why the Bradley Braves will win
- UIC has lost 12 of its last 13 Saturday day games against Conference opponents.
- Bradley has won 12 of its last 14 games.
- Bradley has won the first half in each of its last four day games against UIC.
Matchup/League Facts
- UIC ranks 43rd among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (54.7%).
- UIC ranks 47th among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (55.5%).
- Bradley ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (58.3%).
- Bradley ranks T21st among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.5).
Bradley vs UIC Injury Report
Neither Bradley nor UIC have a player listed on its injury report.
Bradley vs UIC Prediction
The Bradley Braves have won eight straight games against UIC and are probably the most talented team of the two this season as well. However, this line feels a bit disrespectful toward a UIC Flames team that can light it up offensively. The UIC Flames are also 5-1 SU at home, and they've covered each of their last six games to improve to 9-4 ATS on the season. The Bradley Braves are 6-8-1 ATS on the season. The Bradley Braves have failed to cover four straight games as a favorite. This is a more than winnable game for UIC at home. I'll grab the free bucket on Saturday afternoon.
Randy’s Pick UIC +1.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
