At halftime, the Bradley Braves are just one half away from securing the anticipated victory of the evening. Holding a comfortable lead of 40-28 over UIC, they seem poised to improve their record to 18-8.
Continuing to perform at this level, Bradley appears on track to swiftly elevate their standing. Conversely, UIC faces the prospect of maintaining their 10-16 record unless they swiftly reverse their fortunes.
Matchup Details:
- Teams: UIC Flames vs. Bradley Braves
- Current Records: UIC 10-15, Bradley 17-8
How to Tune In:
- Date: Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at 8 p.m. ET
- Location: Carver Arena, Peoria, Illinois
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Online Streaming: Catch select College Basketball matches on Fubo (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
Ticket Cost: $3.06
Preview:
A thrilling Missouri Valley showdown is set as the Bradley Braves clash with the UIC Flames at Carver Arena on February 14th at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Despite Bradley’s prior advantage in point spread, their recent encounter against the Bulldogs resulted in defeat, with a final score of 74-67. This marks Bradley’s second consecutive loss after a strong season start.
Despite the setback, standout performances from players like Malevy Leons, who contributed 15 points and two steals, showcased Bradley’s resilience. Duke Deen’s notable 23-point contribution further bolstered the team’s effort.
In contrast, UIC’s recent triumph against the Panthers highlighted their superior three-point shooting, clinching victory with a 22.2% advantage. CJ Jones and Filip Skobalj emerged as pivotal contributors, with Jones scoring 24 points and Skobalj adding 21 points to secure back-to-back wins for UIC.
Bradley’s defeat snapped a seven-game home winning streak, dropping their record to 17-8. Conversely, UIC’s victory ended a four-game home losing streak, elevating their record to 10-15.
Looking ahead, Bradley enters Wednesday’s matchup as a formidable favorite, favored by 14.5 points by experts. This marks their fifth consecutive game as favorites, with a 2-2 record against the spread over this period.
In their previous encounter in January, Bradley secured a commanding 77-59 victory over the Flames. Will history repeat itself, or can UIC devise a winning strategy this time around? The answer awaits.
Game Odds:
Bradley is heavily favored by 14.5 points against UIC, according to the latest college basketball odds, with an over/under set at 141 points.
Series History:
Bradley has dominated recent matchups, winning four out of their last five games against UIC:
- Jan 13, 2024: Bradley 77 vs. UIC 59
- Jan 29, 2023: Bradley 83 vs. UIC 76
- Dec 31, 2022: Bradley 79 vs. UIC 45
- Nov 16, 2019: Bradley 65 vs. UIC 56
- Nov 17, 2018: UIC 71 vs. Bradley 70
