Bradley Braves vs Northern Illinois Huskies Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Northern Illinois vs Bradley NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Peoria.

Northern Illinois vs Bradley Prediction

Planning on watching today's Huskies and Braves game? Catch the action at Carver Arena in Peoria, IL, as the Braves hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 146.5 points, and Bradley is favored by -16.5 at home against Northern Illinois.

Northern Illinois vs. Bradley Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Northern Illinois Huskies at Bradley Braves
Where: Peoria at Carver Arena
Date: Saturday, November 16th
Betting Odds BRADLY -16.5, NILL +1060 | BRADLY -2300 O/U 146.5

Huskies Preview: Will the Huskies Defense Show Up in Peoria?

Northern Illinois Huskies Recent Game

The Huskies picked up a 79-66 win over Monmouth on Tuesday, November 12th. Despite being +2.5 point underdogs, Northern Illinois not only won but covered the spread. The game’s total points of 145 fell just short of the O/U line of 148.5.

At home, Northern Illinois led 42-34 at halftime and maintained control by outscoring Monmouth 37-32 in the 2nd half.

Huskies Offense Breakdown

Northern Illinois put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 47.9% from the field and 45% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 20 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.3%, and they hit 24 of 35 free throws, good for 68.6%.

Abdi Bashir Jr. led the way with 25 points, despite shooting just 42.9% overall and 25% from three. Quentin Jones added 22 points, hitting 50% from both the field and three-point range. Ethan Butler contributed 15 points, shooting 66.7% overall.

Huskies Team Defense

Despite Northern Illinois allowing 66 points, they gave up a 47% shooting performance from the field, with their opponent hitting 23 of 48 attempts. Inside the arc, Northern Illinois allowed 14 of 28 shots to fall, a 50% success rate for their opponent.

From three-point range, Northern Illinois's defense couldn't contain their opponent, who connected on 9 of 20 attempts, shooting 45%. The Huskies also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 35 times, where they converted 24, a 68% free-throw shooting performance.

Braves Preview: Can Bradley Pull Off a Home Win?

Bradley Braves Recent Game/Games

The Braves picked up an 85-72 win over UTSA on Tuesday, November 12th, in a home game where they entered as -12.5 favorites. Bradley not only secured the win but also covered the spread, moving to 2-0 on the season. The total points for the game reached 157, just over the pre-game O/U line of 155.

Bradley took control early, leading 48-30 at halftime. However, they allowed UTSA to score 42 points in the 2nd half while adding 37 points of their own. Despite the defensive lapse, Bradley’s strong 1st half was enough to seal the win.

Braves Offense Breakdown

Bradley's offense put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 52.4% from the field and 41.7% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 60.3%, with strong two-point shooting at 59%.

Duke Deen led the way with 22 points, hitting 4 of 9 threes and adding 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Amir Spears contributed 20 points, while Almar Atlason added 18 points and 6 boards, shooting 42.9% from deep.

Braves Team Defense

Bradley's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 72 points on 52% shooting from the field. The Braves allowed the opposing team to connect on 23 of 39 two-point attempts, a 59% success rate.

From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 10 of 24 threes, shooting 41%. Bradley also sent them to the line 15 times, where they made 11 free throws, shooting 73%. The Braves gave up 12 offensive rebounds.

Huskies vs Braves Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past five road matchups, Northern Illinois has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 67 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
Through their last three home contests, the Braves offense has averaged 66 points per game while allowing an average of 79. Bradley posted an overall record of 0-3 while going 0-3 ATS.
The last ten games that Northern Illinois was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 3-7 straight up.
As the betting favorite, the Braves have an ATS record of 3-0 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 3-0.