Bradley Braves vs Washington State Cougars Prediction, 11/8/2024 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Bradley Braves vs Washington State Cougars

Date: Friday, November 8, 2024

Location: Beasley Coliseum in Pullman, WA

TV: ESPN+

The Bradley Braves (1-0) are on their way to Beasley Coliseum on Friday where they will try to defeat the Washington State Cougars (1-0).

The Bradley Braves played SE Missouri State and went home with a win by a final score of 88-60 in their last game. Bradley wrapped up the game with a 55.6% field goal percentage (30 out of 54) and knocked down 10 of 23 three-point attempts. From the free throw line, the Braves converted 18 of their 25 tries for a rate of 72.0%. When discussing pulling down rebounds, they compiled a total of 36 with 10 of them being of the offensive variety. They also doled out 15 assists for this contest in addition to forcing 17 turnovers and earning 10 steals. Concerning the defense, Bradley allowed their opponent to shoot 42.1% from the floor on 24 out of 57 shooting. SE Missouri State totaled 8 dimes and had 11 steals for the game. Furthermore, SE Missouri State grabbed 24 rebounds (7 offensive, 17 defensive), but wasn't able to record a rejection. SE Missouri State walked away from this one shooting 60.0% at the free throw line by burying 6 of 10 attempts. They knocked down 6 out of their 23 tries from beyond the arc. Regarding fouls, the Braves walked away with 10 and SE Missouri State finished the game with 20 fouls.

Christian Davis is someone who came through in this contest. He walked away from this one shooting 85.7% from the floor and recorded 3 assists. He was on the court for 28 mins and also snagged 6 rebounds. He scored 15 points on 6 of 7 shooting.

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Bradley will enter this game with a win-loss record of 1-0 so far this year. They average 88.0 points per game (121st in the nation) while hitting 55.6% from the floor. The Braves are shooting 43.5% on 3-pointers (10 of 23) and 72.0% from the free throw line. As a unit, Bradley is pulling down 36.0 boards per contest and is sitting with 15 dimes this season, which has them ranked 184th in Division 1 in terms of passing the ball. They are turning it over 16.0 times per game and as a unit are committing 10.0 personal fouls per contest.

On the defensive end, the Braves are able to force 17.0 turnovers on a nightly basis and they draw 20.0 fouls. They are 90th in the country in allowing assists to the opposition with 8 surrendered for the season. The Braves defensively are giving up a FG percentage of 42.1% (24 of 57) and they relinquish 27.0 rebounds per contest as a basketball team. They give up 26.1% from beyond the arc and they rank 114th in college basketball in points per game from their opponents (60.0).

When they last stepped on the hardwood, the Washington State Cougars walked away with a victory by a final of 100-92 against Portland State. The Cougars were able to snag 25 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive boards totaling 34 in the game. They coughed up the ball 20 times, while getting 6 steals for this contest. Portland State had 24 fouls in the game which got the Cougars to the free throw line for a total of 32 tries. They were able to convert 25 of them for a rate of 78.1%. Pertaining to shots from beyond the perimeter, Washington State buried 15 of their 32 tries (46.9%). When all was said and done, the Cougars finished the game shooting 30 out of 57 from the field which gave them a shooting percentage of 52.6%. The Cougars permitted Portland State to convert 33 of 68 attempts from the field which had them shooting 48.5% for the contest. They finished 44.4% from behind the 3-point line by shooting 12 of 27 and finished the game at 14 of 21 from the charity stripe (66.7%). In regard to rebounding, Washington State allowed Portland State to pull down 26 in total (13 on the offensive glass).

Cedric Coward pitched in for the Cougars in this game. He converted 7 of 12 for the matchup for a field goal rate of 58.3%, and accounted for 12 rebounds. He recorded 23 points in his 36 minutes on the court and tallied 4 dimes in this game.

Washington State has a mark of 1-0 so far this season. When it comes to offense, the Cougars are connecting on 52.6% from the field, which ranks 86th in the country. Washington State has scored 100 pts this season (100.0 per contest) and they pull in 39.0 rebounds per game. They are earning an assist 15.0 times per contest (183rd in college basketball) and they turn the ball over 21.0 times per game. The Cougars commit 25.0 fouls per game and they hit 78.1% from the charity stripe.

The Cougars are ranked 340th in college hoops in points allowed per game with 92.0. They are forcing 15.0 turnovers per game and allow teams to shoot 48.5% from the field (292nd in the country). The Washington State defense allows 44.4% on 3-pointers (12 of 27) and their opposition makes 66.7% of their free throw shots. They have conceded 16.0 assists and 28.0 total rebounds per game, ranking them 299th and 72nd in college basketball.

Who will win tonight's NCAA basketball game against the spread?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Washington State

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