Tonight we have a matchup between Northern Iowa and the Bradley Braves of the Missouri Valley conference. Although the Bradley Braves are only 7-12 on the season they are 7-4 overall on their home court and 2-1 in conference play at home. However, the Braves have not beat a team inside the top 100 this year and of their 7 home wins 5 were against competition rated outside the top 280 d-1 schools. They also sport the 244th SOS according to KenPom rankings. Northern Iowa comes into play 10-8 overall but 1-6 on the road. Northern Iowa has lost to the likes of Wichita state, Virginia, Maryland, And George Mason on the road. They also took Iowa State into OT on a neutral floor. Of their 6 road losses only one would be considered a "bad" loss and that came against Southern Illinois on the 14th of January. They have two wins over top 100 schools most notably a home victory over VCU back on December 14th. Northern Iowa has been challenged much more than Bradley as they have played the 18th most difficult schedule to date. Although each team won their last time out they seem to be going in different directions as No Iowa has won 3 of 4 and the Braves have lost 3 of 4. Northern Iowa also just beat Bradley by 34 at home on New Year's Day. The differences in this game tonight will be Northern Iowa's ability to take care of the basketball and score, specifically from behind the three point line, all areas that the Braves struggle.
Pick- Northern Iowa -5.5- Moneyline is a safe play here as well.
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