Halftime Report
Bradley is on the road but looking no worse for wear. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead S. Illinois 50-33.
Bradley entered the game having won six straight and they’re just one half away from another. Will they make it seven, or will S. Illinois step up and spoil it? We’ll know soon.
Who’s Playing
Bradley Braves @ S. Illinois Salukis
Current Records: Bradley 7-1, S. Illinois 3-5
How To Watch
What to Know
Bradley is preparing for their first Missouri Valley matchup of the season on Tuesday. They and the S. Illinois Salukis will face off at 8:00 p.m. ET at Banterra Center. Both are strolling into their matches after big wins in their previous games.
S. Illinois is hoping to do what Judson couldn’t on Friday: put an end to Bradley’s winning streak, which now stands at six games. Bradley took their game with ease, bagging a 107-41 win over Judson. The Braves’ offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they’ve scored all season.
Bradley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That’s the most offensive rebounds they’ve posted since back in December of 2023.
Meanwhile, S. Illinois can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Wednesday. They claimed a resounding 81-54 victory over Florida Tech. That looming 81-54 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Salukis yet this season.
Bradley’s win was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-1. As for S. Illinois, their victory bumped their record up to 3-5.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Bradley has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 36.2 rebounds per game. However, it’s not like S. Illinois struggles in that department as they’ve been averaging 39.1. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we’ll see if one team can grab an edge.
Looking ahead, Bradley is the favorite in this one, as the experts expect to see them win by 3.5 points. This will be their first time playing as the favorites on the road this season.
Odds
Bradley is a 3.5-point favorite against S. Illinois, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 3.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
The over/under is 145.5 points.
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Series History
Bradley has won 7 out of their last 10 games against S. Illinois.
- Feb 28, 2024 – Bradley 86 vs. S. Illinois 67
- Jan 17, 2024 – Bradley 70 vs. S. Illinois 69
- Feb 19, 2023 – Bradley 50 vs. S. Illinois 48
- Feb 01, 2023 – Bradley 62 vs. S. Illinois 52
- Feb 15, 2022 – S. Illinois 65 vs. Bradley 57
- Jan 22, 2022 – Bradley 70 vs. S. Illinois 62
- Mar 04, 2021 – S. Illinois 73 vs. Bradley 63
- Feb 07, 2021 – S. Illinois 69 vs. Bradley 68
- Feb 06, 2021 – Bradley 74 vs. S. Illinois 66
- Mar 06, 2020 – Bradley 64 vs. S. Illinois 59
