Bradley at Illinois Chicago 1/29/23 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 01/28/2023 at 6:44 PM ET

Bradley at Illinois Chicago 1/29/23 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

The Bradley Braves visit Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago, Illinois on Sunday for a Missouri Valley Conference clash with the UIC Flames. Bradley improved to 14-8 overall and 7-4 in MVC play following its 79-75 victory over Illinois State. The leading scorer for Bradley was Malevy Leons with 16 points. The Braves committed 10 turnovers but forced Illinois State to turn the ball over 24 times.

Rienk Mast is the leading scorer and the leading rebounder with averages of 13.8 points and 8.3 assists, while Duke Deen is the leader in assists with an average 2.8 assists per game. Bradley has three players averaging double figures in scoring and as a team the Braves are scoring on average of 71.4 points per game, while shooting 46.1% overall and 35.5% from 3-point territory.

UIC looks to snap an eight-game losing streak with a victory on Sunday when hosting Bradley. UIC is 9-13 overall and 1-10 in MVC play following a 63-59 loss to the Missouri State Bears on Tuesday. The leading scorer for UIC was Jace Carter with 19 points. UIC shot only 35.4% overall and committed 16 turnovers. The Flames were out rebounded by Missouri State 38-34.

Jace Carter is leading UIC in scoring with an average of 15.7 points per game, while Toby Okani is the second leading scorer and the leading rebounder with averages of 12.5 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. Trevante Anderson is the leader in assists with an average of 3.4 assists per game. UIC has three players averaging double figures in scoring and as a team is scoring an average of 66.7 points per game.

Bradley routed UIC in the first meeting between the two 79-45 on December 31 and expect the same even though the game will be played on UIC’s home court. UIC is allowing an average of 70.2 points per game while scoring just 66.7 points per game. The Flames have failed to cover the number in six of the last eight. In the first meeting between the two, Bradley easily covered as 15-point home chalk against UIC. The Braves have a strong defense allowing an average of just 62.1 points per game. Final Score Prediction, Bradley Braves win and cover ATS 70-51.

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