The Bradley Braves (13-3, 4-1 MVC) will be trying to increase their conference lead when they face the UIC Flames (10-5, 3-2 MVC) on Saturday afternoon. The game will be played at Credit Union 1 Arena, and it is scheduled to begin at 3 PM. ET.
The Braves are coming off a 64-57 loss to Drake as 1.5-point favorites. The Flames are coming off an 80-63 win over Missouri State as 2.5-point underdogs.
Bradley is 9-1 in its last 10 games against UIC.
Which team picks up the win? Read more in this Bradley Braves vs. UIC Flames prediction.
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Bradley Trying To Bounce Back From Loss
The Braves had their five-game winning streak snapped by Drake in their last game. They will try to bounce back from the loss and pick up their sixth win in their last seven games when they play the Flames on Saturday.
Bradley averages 80.1 points per game. They scored 57 points in their last game, making 44.4 percent of their field goals and 25 percent of their three-pointers.
Zek Montgomery led the Braves with 17 points and six rebounds. Darius Hannah finished with 14 points and three rebounds, while Christian Davis added nine points and six rebounds.
Bradley has played well defensively, giving up 68.1 points per game. They gave up 64 points in their last game and will need a similar effort if they want to win this game.
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UIC Going For Second Consecutive Win
The Flames bounced back from their loss to Belmont with a win over Missouri State in their last game. They will try to keep the momentum going and pick up their second straight win when they play on Saturday.
UIC averages 80 points per game. They scored 80 points in their last game, making 59.3 percent of their field goals and 55 percent of their three-pointers.
Tyem Freeman led the Flames with 18 points, five rebounds, and four assists. Filip Skobalj finished with 17 points and three rebounds, while Ahmad Henderson II added 12 points and four rebounds.
UIC has struggled defensively, giving up 73.2 points per game. They gave up 63 points in their last game and will need a similar effort if they want to get the win.
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Best Bets for Bradley vs. Illinois - Chicago (UIC)
Full-Game Side Bet
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The Flames have won five of their six home games while the Braves have won two of their three road games. UIC has the edge in this game because they’re shooting the ball very well, making over 53 percent of their shots and 43 percent of their three-pointers in their last three games, while the Braves made 48 percent of their shots and 31 percent of their three-pointers. They rebound the ball well and grab 10 offensive rebounds per game at home, which will give them more scoring chances. They also cut down their turnovers in their last three games and won’t give the Braves a lot of easy-scoring chances. The Braves don’t play well defensively on the road where they are giving up more than 76 points per game, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Flames. Go with UIC to cover the spread.
Full-Game Total Pick
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The Braves played over the total in three of their last five games while the Flames played over the total in their last three games. Bradley averages 80.1 points per game. They play at the 223rd fastest pace in the country, averaging 69.9 possessions per game, and they’re facing a team that is giving up 75 points per game at home. The Flames average 80 points per game. They play at the 106th fastest pace in the country, averaging 72.5 possessions per game, and they’re facing a team that is giving up 76.4 points per game on the road. Expect these teams to score enough points to push the score over the total.
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