Bradley Braves vs Texas State Predictions November 21, 2024

Game outlook

The Bradley Braves are set to face off against the Texas State Bobcats in the Myrtle Beach Invitational. The Braves, currently on a two-game winning streak, are coming off a home victory against Northern Illinois. The Bobcats, on the other hand, are on a two-game losing streak after falling to Abilene Christian on the road. The winner of this game will advance to play either Princeton or Wright State. With Bradley opening as the betting favorite at -7, this matchup will surely be an intriguing one to watch.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Braves -300 | +248

Spread: Braves -7 (-110) | +7 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 136.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Bradley will win straight-up is 75%.

Bradley Braves

The Bradley Braves are showing improvement in the early part of the season, particularly on offense where they are averaging 80.8 points per game and shooting 52.1% from the field. The team is excelling in three-point shooting at 43.7% but could improve their free-throw percentage of 74.1. Senior forward Darius Hannah is leading the team with strong stats in points, rebounds, assists, blocks, and steals. Defensively, the Braves are allowing an average of 70.8 points per game and have room for improvement in this area. With a power ranking of 69, Bradley is ranked 126 in offense and 244 in defense. The team is 3-1 this season and has solid shooting percentages in field goals and three-pointers, but struggles with free throws. Defensively, the Braves are performing decently in limiting field goals and three-pointers but need to work on free throw defense. Overall, Bradley shows promise but has areas to improve upon to become a stronger contender.