Southern Illinois Salukis vs Bradley Braves Picks and Predictions for Sunday, December 21, 2025
Southern Illinois visits Bradley on Sunday afternoon at Carver Arena, with the Salukis at 6–6 overall following a home loss to Illinois State, while the Braves are 8–4 after a triple-overtime road win against Indiana State. Build your bankroll with our free college basketball picks.
Southern Illinois vs Bradley Game Information
- Tipoff: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025
- Where: Carver Arena, Peoria, IL
- TV: ESPN+
Southern Illinois Salukis Outlook
Southern Illinois brings a balanced offensive approach, averaging 79.6 points per game while shooting 49% from the field. The Salukis are comfortable scoring both inside and out, using spacing and ball movement to create clean looks. When Southern Illinois is playing its best basketball, it comes from staying patient offensively and not rushing its possessions.
On the defensive end, the Salukis allow 73.6 points per game and rely on strong man-to-man defense and strong rebounding. Limiting clean looks and second looks has been key for the Salukis' defense early this season, particularly in half-court situations. Controlling tempo and avoiding foul trouble are key factors when the Salukis are on the road.
Southern Illinois — Key Stats & Leaders
- Scoring: Quel’Ron House – 15.1 ppg
- Rebounding: Rolyns Aligbe – 6.5 rpg
- Assists: Drew Steffe – 2.8 apg
- Team Shooting: 49% field goal percentage
Bradley Braves Outlook
Bradley thrives on consistency and execution, averaging 78.9 points per game while playing at a steady pace. The Braves spread scoring responsibilities across several players and are effective when they can establish an early rhythm. Offensive success often comes from strong perimeter shooting combined with open jump shots when the guards can penetrate and dish off.
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Defensively, Bradley holds opponents to 69.6 points per game and emphasizes discipline in the halfcourt. The Braves are active in passing lanes and do a solid job limiting second chances, especially when playing at home. Maintaining control of the game flow and forcing opponents into tough shots has been a strength during their winning stretch.
Bradley — Key Stats & Leaders
- Scoring: Jaquan Johnson – 18.4 ppg
- Rebounding: AJ Smith – 5.6 rpg
- Assists: Montana Wheeler – 3.6 apg
- Team Shooting: 45% field goal percentage
Southern Illinois vs Bradley Prediction
This Missouri Valley Conference matchup comes down to execution and defense. Southern Illinois has the scoring ability to stay competitive, but Bradley’s defense and home-court edge will provide enough advantage to the Braves over the full 40 minutes. The Braves’ ability to control tempo and limit turnovers will determine the outcome in their favor. Final Score Prediction: Bradley Braves win and cover ATS, 76–68. Betting on sports and on Southern Illinois is easy, but even easier if you use the best sportsbooks. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for Bradley with the Novig promo code. Make sure when you place your bet on Bradley vs Southern Illinois you are using the BetMGM bonus code.
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