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Valparaiso Beacons Look to Secure Second Straight Road Victory Against Murray State Racers

The Valparaiso Beacons (10-6, 3-2 MVC) will look to secure their second straight road victory as they face the Murray State Racers (9-7, 3-2 MVC) on Saturday at 4 PM ET at CFSB Center. The Beacons are coming off a close 98-95 win over Indiana State, while the Racers defeated Northern Iowa 71-68 in their last outing. Murray State currently holds a 5-3 record in games against Valparaiso. The betting line favors Southern Illinois at -1.75. Find out more about this matchup in the Valparaiso Beacon vs. Murray State Racers prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Bears +110 | Salukis -135
• Spread: Bears +1.75 (-110) | Salukis -1.75 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 136 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Southern Illinois will win straight-up is 57%.

Missouri St. vs Southern Illinois Stats

Missouri St. Bears

The Beacons are coming off three consecutive wins and will look to extend their winning streak to four games when they face the Racers on Saturday. Valparaiso is averaging 80.7 points per game and had a strong offensive performance in their last game. All Wright, Cooper Schwieger, and Tyler Schmidt were the top performers in their last game. However, defensively, they have struggled, giving up an average of 73.8 points per game. On the other hand, Missouri St. has a power ranking of 244 and is ranked 281 in offense and 193 in defense, with a record of 7-9 this season. They have had mixed results with their shooting percentages and rebounding stats. Overall, both teams have areas to improve on if they want to come out with a win in their upcoming matchup. If you need quality NCAAB predictions, this site is a valuable resource for basketball winners.

Southern Illinois Salukis Analysis

The Murray State Racers are coming off wins over Drake and Northern Iowa and will look to continue their momentum with a third straight win on Saturday. They are averaging 75.2 points per game and had a strong offensive showing in their last game, with Terence Harcum leading with 14 points. The team has also been performing well defensively, giving up an average of 68.7 points per game. On the other hand, the Southern Illinois Salukis have a power ranking of 320 and are ranked #288 for offense, scoring an average of 70.43 points per game. They will face Missouri St. next, with Missouri St. having won 2 out of their last 3 matchups against Southern Illinois. The Salukis have struggled with their shooting percentages and allow opponents to score an average of 74.29 points per game.

Murray State Racers Favored to Dominate Against the struggling Beacons

The Murray State Racers have recently displayed strong performances, winning three out of their last four games. On the other hand, the Beacons have split their last four road games. Heading into this matchup, Murray State holds a clear advantage due to their impressive shooting accuracy, with a shooting percentage of over 50% in their past three games compared to the Beacons' 40% on the road. Additionally, the Racers excel in rebounding, averaging more than nine offensive rebounds per game at home, leading to increased scoring opportunities. With a solid ball security and defensive strategy in place, Murray State is well-positioned to limit the Beacons' scoring chances. Conversely, the Beacons struggle defensively, allowing over 82 points per game on the road. In light of these factors, it is recommended to place your bet on Murray State to cover the spread in this game.

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