They have already won 5 games. Of the remaining preconference games after today's Illinois game- Tennessee Tech, and Michigan State are on the road; Iowa State is at a neutral venue, and Loyola, Wright State, and Southern Miss are at home. Plus there is a road Bracket Buster game.
Of these 8 remaining preconference games, I see a worst case scenario that Bradley wins 4 or 5 of them (probably more). That will give them 9-10 wins before they play their first conference game.
Them I can't see them losing any MVC games at home and a minimum of 10-11 overall. That's 20+ wins there, before the MVC tournament! Then on to the postseason!
Having this exempt tournament really helps a good team get to 20+ wins.
I know the doubters will accuse me of swigging Koolaid, but I can see 23-24 wins being a reality! That will surpas last season's Sweet 16 yeam's 22 wins!