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Indiana St. Sycamores vs Bradley Braves Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: Carver Arena — Peoria, IL

Article updated Jan 15, 1:30 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

On Wednesday, the Indiana State Sycamores will take on the Bradley Braves in a Missouri Valley Conference matchup at Carver Arena. Indiana State, currently 3-3 in MVC play,

Game outlook

On Wednesday, the Indiana State Sycamores will take on the Bradley Braves in a Missouri Valley Conference matchup at Carver Arena. Indiana State, currently 3-3 in MVC play, will look to bounce back from a recent loss to Belmont and improve their standing in the conference. Meanwhile, Bradley, leading the MVC with a 21-13 record, will aim to continue their strong performance after defeating UIC in their last game. Neither team has any players listed on the injury report. Bradley opens as the favorite with a -8 line. For expert predictions and analysis, consider our free College Basketball picks for this exciting matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Sycamores +288 | Braves -360

Spread: Sycamores +8 (-110) | Braves -8 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 155.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Bradley will win straight-up is 78%.

Indiana St. Sycamores

The Indiana State Sycamores have shown strong offensive capabilities this season, scoring an average of 83.8 points per game and shooting 48.6% overall. However, their defensive performance has not been as strong, allowing an average of 78.4 points per game and 44.3% shooting by opponents. Leading scorer Samage Teel averages 17.6 points per game, while Jaden Daughtry contributes 13.8 points per game. Indiana State has a power ranking of 233, with a strong offensive ranking of 26 but a lower defensive ranking of 322. Overall, the team has a record of 9-8 this season, with notable statistics such as 37.69 rebounds per game and 16.50 offensive assists per game. Defensively, Indiana State allows 43.86% of field goals and 32.35% of three-pointers to be made by opponents.

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Bradley Braves Analysis

The Bradley Braves' performance in college basketball is marked by strong offensive and defensive statistics. With an average of 78.9 points scored per game and 67.7 points allowed per game, they rank 86th and 81st respectively. The team shoots 48.4% overall and 41.4% from three-point territory, ranking 41st and 4th. On defense, opponents shoot 40.0% overall and 28.1% from three-point territory against them, ranking 38th and 11th. Duke Deen leads Bradley in scoring with 14.4 points per game, followed closely by Zek Montgomery at 14.2 points per game. The team has a power ranking of 186 and a record of 14-3 (7-9 ATS).Indiana St. has struggled against Bradley in their last three matchups. Bradley's offense is ranked 73rd, averaging 80.06 points per game, and their defense is ranked 96th, allowing 68.13 points per game. They have a strong shooting percentage of 49.12% from the field, 42.00% from three-point range, and 76.68% from the free-throw line. The team averages 35.00 rebounds per game and has a strong assist-to-turnover ratio. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 40.28% from the field and 29.30% from three-point territory while averaging 33.31 defensive rebounds per game. Overall, Bradley performs well on both ends of the court in college basketball.

Bradley's Dominant Performance Shining on Both Offense and Defense

Bradley's performance on both ends of the court has been impressive. The Braves boast a scoring average of 78.9 points per game, with a shooting percentage of 48.4% overall and 41.4% from 3-point range, ranking 41st and 4th respectively. On the defensive end, Bradley allows just 67.7 points per game, ranking 38th in field goal shooting percentage allowed and 11th in three-point shooting percentage allowed. Indiana State, on the other hand, has a below-average defense, allowing opponents to shoot 44.3% overall and 33.2% from beyond the arc. With Bradley's sharpshooters on the perimeter, they are likely to exploit Indiana State's weaknesses. Despite Indiana State's high scoring average of 83.8 points per game, their accuracy may be challenged by Bradley's formidable defense, especially on the road.

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SportsJaw Sycamores vs Braves archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Sycamores vs Braves matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Indiana St. Sycamores+275 → +301Moved
  • Moneyline · Bradley Braves-348 → -380Moved
  • Spread · Indiana St. Sycamores+8 (-110) → +8 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · Bradley Braves-8 (-110) → -8 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over154.5 (-110) → 155 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under154.5 (-110) → 155 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Indiana St. Sycamores
11-21 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 8-2-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Bradley Braves
21-13 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-15T06:30:38.614Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

On Wednesday, the Indiana State Sycamores will take on the Bradley Braves in a Missouri Valley Conference matchup at Carver Arena. Indiana State, currently 3-3 in MVC play, will look to bounce back from a recent loss to Belmont and improve their standing in the conference. Meanwhile, Bradley, leading the MVC with a 21-13 record, will aim to continue their strong performance after defeating UIC in their last game. Neither team has any players listed on the injury report. Bradley opens as the favorite with a -8 line. For expert predictions and analysis, consider our free College Basketball picks for this exciting matchup.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2025-01-01Bradley Braves 90 · Indiana St. Sycamores 89
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Bradley Braves defeated Indiana St. Sycamores 118-65

Bradley Braves defeated Indiana St. Sycamores 118-65 on January 15, 2025, a 53-point decision in the series. Bradley Braves' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 66-33. Against SportsJaw's recorded Indiana St. Sycamores +8 (-110) spread, Bradley Braves covered, while the 183 combined points finished over the recorded total of 155.

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  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • CoverdalrSpread · Bradley Braves -8 (-110)Win