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Belmont Bruins Favored to Defeat Valparaiso Beacons in Missouri Valley Conference Showdown at Curb Event Center Arena

The Valparaiso Beacons will face off against the Belmont Bruins in a Missouri Valley Conference game at Curb Event Center Arena in Nashville. Valparaiso looks to bounce back after a loss to Murray State ended their three-game winning streak, while Belmont aims to continue their three-game winning streak after defeating Indiana State. Both teams have no reported injuries heading into the game. Belmont is favored to win by seven points according to the current betting line. Fans can find more betting opportunities and sportsbook promos for this game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Crusaders +230 | Bruins -285
• Spread: Crusaders +7 (-110) | Bruins -7 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 158.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Belmont will win straight-up is 74%.

Valparaiso vs Belmont Stats

Valparaiso Crusaders

Valparaiso Beacons have been performing moderately well this season, scoring an average of 78.8 points per game and allowing 72.9 points per game. They are ranked 66th in offense and 247th in defense. Their shooting percentages are 43.7% overall and 33.7% from 3-point territory. Leading scorers include Cooper Schweiger with 14.5 points per game and Tyler Schmidt with 12.5 points per game. Their defense allows opponents to shoot 45.2% overall and 31.7% from three-point territory. Valparaiso has an impressive free throw percentage of 79.48%, ranked 9th in the nation. They currently have a record of 10-7 and are performing well against the spread at 9-6 ATS. For more insights and betting picks, consider consulting our NCAAB Betting Picks.

Belmont Bruins Analysis

Belmont Bruins have a strong offense, ranking 53rd in scoring with an average of 81.69 points per game. They shoot 47.60% from the field and 37.75% from three-point territory. The team is led by Jonathan Pierre and Carter Whitt in scoring and assists. Defensively, Belmont struggles, allowing opponents to shoot 46.50% from the field and 35.58% from three-point range. Despite their defensive weaknesses, the Bruins have a power ranking of 234 and hold a 12-5 overall record. In their recent matchups, Valparaiso has had the upper hand.

Belmont's High-Scoring Offense Expected to Challenge Valparaiso's Defense in Tuesday's Matchup

Belmont's high-scoring offense, averaging 81.8 points per game with shooting percentages of 47.8% overall and 38.2% from 3-point range, is expected to pose a challenge for the Valparaiso defense on Tuesday's away game. In contrast, Valparaiso's defense allows an average of 72.9 points per game on 45.2% shooting. Although Valparaiso's offense averages 78.8 points per game, their shooting percentage stands at 43.7%. It is worth noting that Belmont has had a strong track record against Valparaiso, covering the spread in six of their last seven head-to-head matchups. Based on these statistics, it is anticipated that Belmont will have an offensive advantage in this game.

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