Bradley is on the road but showing no signs of fatigue. They hold a comfortable lead as they currently lead S. Illinois 50 - 33. Entering the game, Bradley had won six consecutive matches and are just one half away from achieving another victory. Will they make it seven in a row, or will S. Illinois step up and spoil their winning streak? We'll find out soon.

Bradley's Road Trip and the Battle for Victory

Current Game Status

Bradley Braves are facing off against the S. Illinois Salukis. Currently, their records stand at 7 - 1 for Bradley and 3 - 5 for S. Illinois. The game is set to take place at 8:00 p.m. ET at Banterra Center. Both teams are coming off big wins in their previous games.Bradley is preparing for their first Missouri Valley matchup of the season. They have been performing exceptionally well, averaging 36.2 rebounds per game this season. This has been a key factor in their success.S. Illinois, on the other hand, is looking to end Bradley's six-game winning streak. They managed to secure a 81 - 54 victory over Florida Tech on Wednesday, which is their most commanding margin this season.

Previous Encounters

In the series history, Bradley has won 7 out of their last 10 games against S. Illinois. Some of the recent match results include:Feb 28, 2024 – Bradley 86 vs. S. Illinois 67Jan 17, 2024 – Bradley 70 vs. S. Illinois 69Feb 19, 2023 – Bradley 50 vs. S. Illinois 48Feb 01, 2023 – Bradley 62 vs. S. Illinois 52Feb 15, 2022 – S. Illinois 65 vs. Bradley 57Jan 22, 2022 – Bradley 70 vs. S. Illinois 62Mar 04, 2021 – S. Illinois 73 vs. Bradley 63Feb 07, 2021 – S. Illinois 69 vs. Bradley 68Feb 06, 2021 – Bradley 74 vs. S. Illinois 66Mar 06, 2020 – Bradley 64 vs. S. Illinois 59

Rebounding Battle

Rebounding is likely to play a crucial role in this contest. Bradley has been dominating the glass, averaging 36.2 rebounds per game. However, S. Illinois is not far behind, averaging 39.1 rebounds per game. Both teams will be fighting hard to control the missed shots and gain an edge.

Odds and Predictions

According to the latest college basketball odds, Bradley is a 3.5 - point favorite against S. Illinois. The oddsmakers were accurate in setting the spread at 3.5 points, and it has remained unchanged. The over/under for the game is 145.5 points.SportsLine's advanced computer model provides college basketball picks for every single game, including this one. Get your picks now and stay ahead of the game.