Valparaiso Crusaders vs Missouri St. Bears Betting Picks & Predictions
The Valparaiso Beacons will face off against the Missouri State Bears in an upcoming game where both teams are seeking their first conference win of the season. The game will
Game outlook
The Valparaiso Beacons will face off against the Missouri State Bears in an upcoming game where both teams are seeking their first conference win of the season. The game will take place at the Great Southern Bank Arena on Wednesday night at 8 PM ET. The Beacons are looking to bounce back from a recent loss to Bradley, while the Bears are coming off a defeat to Evansville. Missouri State has historically had success against Valparaiso, with a 9-1 record in their last 10 matchups. Missouri State is currently favored to win this game, with an opening betting line of -3.5 that has remained unchanged. For more insight on the potential outcome of this game, check out the Valparaiso Beacons vs. Missouri State Bears prediction.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Crusaders +157 | Bears -190
Spread: Crusaders +3.5 (-110) | Bears -3.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 140 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Missouri St. will win straight-up is 66%.
Valparaiso Crusaders
The Valparaiso Beacons had their two-game winning streak broken by Bradley in their last game, leaving them with a 0-2 record in conference play. They will strive to rebound from the loss and secure their first conference victory of the season in their upcoming game. Valparaiso has an offensive average of 80 points per game, shooting 34.4 percent from the field and 29.2 percent from beyond the arc in their last game. Cooper Schwieger led with 21 points and six rebounds, while Jefferson De La Cruz Monegro and Kaspar Sepp contributed with 17 points and six rebounds, and 11 points and 15 rebounds respectively. Defensively, the Beacons have been struggling, allowing an average of 72.4 points per game. They will need to improve on this end of the court to have a chance of winning. With a power ranking of 148, Valparaiso ranks 82nd in offense and 196th in defense in the NCAA. They are 7-6 this season and have shown strengths in free throw shooting and rebounding. For those having trouble handicapping, NCAAB Predictions are available.