San Francisco Dons vs Bradley Braves NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/24
Betting on today’s Dons 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 144.5 points, and Bradley is favored by -1.5 at home against San Francisco.
SAN FRANCISCO DONS VS BRADLEY BRAVES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Bradley Braves -1.5
This game will be played at Carver Arena at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.
WHY BET THE BRADLEY BRAVES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-68 in favor of the Braves.
- Not only will Bradley pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Will San Francisco Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?
San Francisco Dons Recent Game/Games
The Dons improved to 8-2 on the season with a 76-66 win over Loyola Chicago on Sunday. San Francisco, who entered the game as -3.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game reached 142, surpassing the pre-game over/under line of 136.
San Francisco’s offense came alive in the second half, scoring 52 points while allowing 38. They turned things around after trailing 28-24 at halftime.
San Francisco’s offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 47.2% from the field and 42.9% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.6%, and they hit 73.9% of their free throws, going 17-for-23 from the line.
Malik Thomas led the way with 35 points, shooting 68.8% overall and 50% from three. Marcus Williams contributed 6 assists, while also grabbing 5 rebounds.
San Francisco’s defense held their opponent to 66 points, allowing them to shoot just 37% from the field (22/59). Inside the arc, the Dons gave up 15 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 42% shooting rate.
From three-point range, San Francisco’s defense limited their opponent to 7 made threes on 24 attempts, a 29% success rate. The Dons also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 15, shooting 46%. San Francisco gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.
Is a Home Win Possible for the Braves?
Bradley Braves Recent Game/Games
Bradley fell to 7-2 on the season after an 84-74 loss to Santa Clara on Saturday. The Braves, who were +3.5 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 158, exceeding the over/under line of 144.5.
Bradley struggled early, trailing 41-25 at halftime, but showed some fight in the second half by scoring 49 points while allowing 43.
Bradley’s offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 44.6% from the field and 38.5% from three-point range, hitting 10 of 26 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.6%, and they were strong from the free-throw line, making 14 of 16 for 87.5%.
Elijah Mahi and Duke Deen each scored 23 points, with Deen adding 7 assists. Carlos Stewart Jr. hit 5 threes at 62.5% efficiency, finishing with 20 points, while Christoph Tilly contributed 21 points, shooting 75% from the field.
Bradley’s defense struggled, giving up 84 points on 48% shooting. They allowed 27 field goals on 56 attempts.
From three-point range, opponents shot 50%, hitting 12 of 24. Bradley also sent them to the line 24 times, where they made 18 free throws.