Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Bradley Braves NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24
The Blue Raiders and Braves are set to face off at 5:30 ET on ESPN. The Braves will host the game at The HTC Center in Conway, SC. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 146.5 points, with Bradley being favored by -5.5 over Middle Tennessee.
MIDDLE TENNESSEE BLUE RAIDERS VS BRADLEY BRAVES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Bradley Braves -5.5
This game will be played at The HTC Center at 5:30 ET on Sunday, November 24th.
WHY BET THE BRADLEY BRAVES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Braves.
- Not only will Bradley pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can The Blue Raiders Secure a Win at Conway?
Middle Tennessee picked up a 95-88 road win over South Florida on Friday, November 22nd. The Blue Raiders, who entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs, not only secured the victory but also covered the spread.
Middle Tennessee took control early, leading 51-33 at halftime. However, they allowed 55 points in the 2nd half while scoring 44. The game’s total points reached 183, well over the pre-game O/U line of 145.
Middle Tennessee’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 95 points with a 57.6% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 67.8%, thanks in part to their 52.2% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 12 of 23 attempts.
Jestin Porter led the way with 26 points, shooting 75.0% overall and 66.7% from three-point range. Jamille Reynolds was perfect from the field, hitting all 6 of his shots and finishing with 17 points in just 22 minutes of action.
Middle Tennessee’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 88 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Blue Raiders allowed their opponent to hit 63% of their two-point attempts, going 17/27.
From beyond the arc, Middle Tennessee’s opponent shot 38%, making 10 of 26 three-point tries. The Blue Raiders also sent them to the line 27 times, where they converted 24 free throws for 88%.
Do the Braves Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?
Bradley Braves Recent Game/Games
Bradley picked up a 77-74 road win over Wright State on Friday, November 22nd. The Braves were -6 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 151, exceeding the O/U line of 146.5.
After trailing 37-35 at halftime, Bradley turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 42 points while holding Wright State to 37 points.
In their latest game, the Bradley Braves put up 77 points, shooting 52.7% from the field and 42.9% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 61.8%, with a strong 58.8% shooting on two-point attempts. They also connected on 10 of 15 free throws, hitting 66.7% from the line.
Brandon Noel led the way with 26 points, hitting 3 of 4 from three-point range and shooting 62.5% overall. Zek Montgomery also knocked down 3 of 4 from deep, finishing with 19 points. Darius Hannah and Ahmet Jonovic were both efficient inside, each going 5 for 6 from the field and grabbing 7 rebounds.
Bradley’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 74 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed 54% shooting on two-pointers, with the opposing team hitting 18 of 33 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Bradley’s defense allowed 9 threes on 19 attempts, a 47% success rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 11 free throws (73%). Bradley gave up 7 offensive rebounds.