Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Bradley vs Southern Illinois NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Carbondale.
Bradley vs Southern Illinois Prediction
Looking to win big? The Braves and Salukis face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Salukis are hosting the game at Banterra Center in Carbondale, IL. Bradley is favored by -3.5 in this Missouri Valley conference contest against Southern Illinois. The game's over/under currently sits at 145.5 points.
Bradley vs. Southern Illinois Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Bradley Braves at Southern Illinois Salukis
- Where: Carbondale at Banterra Center
- Date: Tuesday, December 3rd
- Betting Odds BRADLY -3.5, BRADLY -192 | SILL +151 O/U 145.5
Braves Preview: Are the Braves Ready for a Win at Carbondale?
Bradley Braves Recent Game/Games
Bradley picked up their first win of the season, moving to 1-5 after an 80-69 victory over Middle Tennessee on Sunday. The Braves, who were -5.5 favorites at home, covered the spread in the win.
Bradley led 39-37 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring the Blue Raiders 41-32. The total points for the game were 149, surpassing the O/U line of 143.5.
Braves Offense Breakdown
Bradley's offense put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 45.5% from beyond the arc, going 10-for-22. They were perfect from the free-throw line, making all 12 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.6%, with 19 assists on their 29 made field goals.
Christian Davis led the way, shooting 75% overall and hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts, finishing with 19 points and 4 assists. Darius Hannah added 16 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field.
Braves Team Defense
Bradley’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 69 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Braves allowed their opponent to connect on 19 of 36 two-point attempts, a 52% success rate.
From beyond the arc, Bradley’s defense couldn’t contain the three-point shooting, as their opponent hit 10 of 22 threes, shooting 45%. They also sent the other team to the line 12 times, where they converted all their free throws. Bradley allowed 9 offensive rebounds.
Salukis Preview: Can the Salukis Offense Score Enough at Home?
Southern Illinois Salukis Recent Game/Games
The Salukis dropped to 1-5 on the season after a 77-72 home loss to Eastern Kentucky on Tuesday. Southern Illinois entered the game as 4-point favorites but failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 48-22 at halftime, the Salukis mounted a comeback, outscoring Eastern Kentucky 50-29 in the second half. The game’s total points ended at 149, right on the O/U line.
Salukis Offense Breakdown
Ali Dibba led Southern Illinois to a 72-point performance in their last game, shooting 81.8% from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts. Kennard Davis Jr. added 21 points, despite shooting just 16.7% from beyond the arc.
As a team, the Salukis shot 43.4% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 49.1%. They connected on 31.6% of their threes, and went 20-for-27 from the free-throw line, good for 74.1%.
Salukis Team Defense
Southern Illinois gave up 77 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 50% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 17/34.
From beyond the arc, Southern Illinois held their opponents to 31% shooting, with 6 made threes on 19 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 20 free throws for a 74% rate. The Salukis gave up 10 offensive rebounds.
Braves vs Salukis Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last three games away from home, the Braves have a straight up record of 2-1 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team averaged 77 points per game in this stretch.
- Across their three previous home games, Southern Illinois has an ATS mark of 0-1-1. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 76 points per game.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Salukis have gone 5-4-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-8.
- Through their last three games as the favorite, the Braves have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 3-0.
Bradley vs Southern Illinois Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Southern Illinois +3.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.