Game Preview
The Bradley Braves, who have a record of 21-8, will face the Valparaiso Beacons for the second time this season. In the first game, Bradley easily won with a score of 88-66, which marked their fourth consecutive victory over Valpo. The Braves have been doing well in the Missouri Valley Conference, having won their previous game against Southern Illinois to maintain their spot at the top. Bradley’s strength lies in their defense, as they allow only 61.2 points per game, which ranks them in the top 20 nationally. They are also efficient on offense, scoring an average of 71.3 points per game and shooting 46.4% from the floor.
Valpo, on the other hand, has had a tough season and is ranked 10th in KenPom’s ratings. They have lost five out of their last six games, including a close defeat against UIC. Valpo’s offense is not as strong as Bradley’s, as they score an average of 69.4 points per game and are the worst three-point shooting team in the conference. Their defense also needs improvement, as they allow 73.2 points per game, the second-highest in the Missouri Valley Conference.
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Although Valpo has a talented player in senior Ben Krikke, who is averaging 19.6 points per game, their chances of making it to the NCAA tournament are slim. If Bradley wins against Valpo, their final game against Drake could be for the conference crown outright, and they are in a good position to earn the MVC’s automatic NCAA Tournament bid.
This will undoubtedly be a great showdown between these two teams. We will see if the Bradley Braves will be able to continue their winning streak and get their ninth consecutive victory, extending their best winning streak this season, or if it will be the Valparaiso who will be able to end their losing streak and return to victory after two consecutive defeats.
Bradley Braves vs Valparaiso Beacons Game Information
- Date: 02/22/2023
- Time: 07:00 PM ET
- Location: Athletics–Recreation Center.
- How to Watch Bradley vs Valparaiso: CBS Sports
- Live Stream: CBS.com
Bradley vs Valparaiso Betting Lines
Valparaiso is +290 according to our Vegas NCAAB Lines. This means that if you wager $100 you have the chance to win $290. On the other side, Bradley is –370 according to the Vegas NCAAB Lines. This means that if you wager $100 you have the chance to win $27.03.
The implied probability for these two teams attached to the betting lines has Valparaiso at a 25.64% chance of winning the game, meanwhile Bradley has 78.72% probability of finishing the game with the W.
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