Bradley Braves vs Southern Illinois Salukis NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/24

Planning on watching today’s Braves and Salukis game? Catch the action at Banterra Center in Carbondale, IL, as the Salukis hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. 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 BRAVES VS SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SALUKIS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Southern Illinois Salukis +3.5

This game will be played at Banterra Center at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.

WHY BET THE SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SALUKIS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Salukis.
• Not only will Southern Illinois pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Can the Braves Grab a Win in 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, playing at home, entered the game as -5.5 favorites and covered the spread.

Leading 39-37 at halftime, Bradley outscored the Blue Raiders 41-32 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points reached 149, surpassing the over/under line of 143.5.

Bradley’s offense put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 45.5% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 58.6%. They were perfect from the free-throw line, hitting all 12 attempts, and dished out 19 assists as a team.

Christian Davis led the way, going 3-for-3 from deep and 6-for-8 overall, finishing with 19 points and 4 assists. Darius Hannah added 16 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 8-for-13 from the field.

Bradley’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 69 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposition to hit 19 of 36 two-point attempts, a 52% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Bradley’s opponents connected on 10 of 22 threes, shooting 45%. They also went a perfect 12/12 from the free-throw line. Bradley gave up 9 offensive rebounds.

Will Southern Illinois Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?

Southern Illinois Salukis Recent Game/Games

Southern Illinois dropped to 1-5 on the season after a 77-72 home loss to Eastern Kentucky on Tuesday. The Salukis, who were -4 favorites, failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 48-22 at halftime, Southern Illinois mounted a comeback, scoring 50 points in the 2nd half while holding Eastern Kentucky to 29. The total points for the game pushed at 149, right on the O/U line.

Ali Dibba’s 26 points on 81.8% shooting, including 2-for-2 from beyond the arc, led Southern Illinois to a 72-point performance in their last game. Kennard Davis Jr. added 21 points, despite struggling from three, hitting just 1 of 6 attempts. Overall, the Salukis shot 31.6% from deep and 50% on two-point attempts, finishing with a 43.4% field goal percentage and a 49.1% effective field goal percentage.

George Kimble III contributed 5 assists, while Devontae Blanton added 17 points and 6 rebounds. The Salukis hit 20 of 27 free throws (74.1%) and grabbed 10 offensive rebounds, with 11 assists as a team.

Southern Illinois gave up 77 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field. The Salukis allowed 17 two-point field goals on 34 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Southern Illinois held their opponent to 6 made threes on 19 attempts, or 31% shooting. The Salukis also sent the other team to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 20 of those attempts, a 74% success rate. Southern Illinois allowed 10 offensive rebounds.