Valparaiso Crusaders vs Illinois St. Redbirds Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Valparaiso basketball team will be playing against the Illinois State team at CEFCU Arena on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. ET. Valpo has a record of 4-12 SU, 9-6 ATS, and 5-10 O/U. They recently lost to Southern Illinois with a score of 77-68 and are currently 0-5 in Missouri Valley Conference competition. On the other hand, Illinois State has a record of 8-8 SU, 6-8-1 ATS, and 8-7 O/U. They suffered a loss against Belmont with a score of 67-60 and hold a 2-3 record in MVC play. In the previous season, Valpo secured victories in both meetings between the teams. Valparaiso leads the all-time series with a 18-15 record. The betting odds for the game favor Illinois State, with an opening line of -9 that has not changed.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Crusaders +270 | Redbirds -340

Spread: Crusaders +9 (-110) | Redbirds -9 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 136.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Illinois St. will win straight-up is 77%.

Valparaiso Crusaders

Valparaiso's basketball team has struggled offensively this season, averaging only 67.0 points per game, ranking them 325th in the nation. Their shooting percentages are also low, with a 40.1 percent field goal percentage and a 30.7 percent three-point percentage, ranking 340th and 301st, respectively. They do convert 70.6 percent of their free-throw attempts, though, ranking them 205th. In terms of other statistics, Valparaiso averages 31.7 rebounds, 11.7 assists, and 11.9 turnovers per game, ranking 250th, 261st, and 140th, respectively. On the defensive end, they allow an average of 72.3 points per game and a 44.9 percent field goal percentage, ranking 204th and 280th, respectively. They do, however, average 3.8 blocks and 6.1 steals per game, ranking 118th and 227th, respectively. Their turnover average of 16.3 per game ranks 112th. Overall, KenPom ranks Valparaiso 315th in the nation. In another analysis, Valparaiso is ranked 324th in offensive efficiency, scoring an average of 66.93 points per game. Their shooting percentages are low, with a 39.52 percent field goal percentage and a 30.95 percent three-point percentage, ranking them 344th and 293rd, respectively. They do convert 70.40 percent of their free-throw attempts, though, ranking 211th. In terms of other statistics, Valparaiso averages 35.33 rebounds per game and 12.07 offensive assists, ranking 223rd and 282nd, respectively. They also average 12.00 turnovers per game, ranking 157th. Defensively, Valparaiso allows an average of 44.58 percent field goals and 33.02 percent three-pointers, ranking 259th and 192nd, respectively. They do, however, average 39.67 defensive rebounds, 14.27 defensive assists, and 13.60 turnovers per game, ranking 39th, 291st, and 98th, respectively. In terms of their record, Valparaiso is 4-12 this season, with a 9-6 Against the Spread