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Ill.-Chicago Flames vs Valparaiso Crusaders Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 20, 2024 at 4:00 PM ET

Venue: Athletics-Recreation Center — Valparaiso, IN

Article updated Jan 20, 6:36 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Ill.-Chicago Flames are traveling to play the Valparaiso Crusaders at the Athletics-Recreation Center stadium on Saturday, 1/20/2024 @ 4:00pm EST. Ill.-Chicago is the

Game outlook

The Ill.-Chicago Flames are traveling to play the Valparaiso Crusaders at the Athletics-Recreation Center stadium on Saturday, 1/20/2024 @ 4:00pm EST. Ill.-Chicago is the betting favorite opening at -3.5 and the line hasn't moved.

Flames vs Beacons Prediction for Today's Game

Based on recent trends and head to head stats, the Scorecaster predicts Flames to win today's game by 5 points. This model factors in recent against the spread (ATS) trends and scoring which predicts the Ill.-Chicago Flames to cover the 3.5 point spread and the total to go under 136 points.

PREDICTED SCORE: Ill.-Chicago 69 to Valparaiso 64

Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Ill.-Chicago Flames and Valparaiso Crusaders, including recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.

Curated Picks & Predictions

50% of SportsJaw predicts Valparaiso Crusaders to cover the spread.

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ill.-Chicago will win straight-up is 62%.

From the lines set by Sportsbooks, they predict the score to be ILCHI 71.5, VALPO 64.5.

OddsShark predicts UIC will win, cover the spread, and the total will go over.

split down the middle on Covers.com

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Ill.-Chicago Key Betting Stats

With a power ranking of 271, Ill.-Chicago is ranked #291 in offense (scoring an average of 69.65 per game), #44 in defense (allowing an average of 65.29 points to be scored against them per game) and are 8-10 (8-9 ATS) this season.

Offensively, the Flames hit an average of 45.41% of their field goals (ranked #148) and 65.00% of their free throws (ranked #337) and makes an average of 36.01% of their three pointers ranked #85 in the NCAAB). They average 35.06 rebounds per game (ranked # 226) and average 14.82 offensive assists and 12.59 turnovers per game (ranked # 100 and 224 respectively).

Defensively speaking, Ill.-Chicago allows an average of 39.82% field goals (ranked #35) and 73.23% free throws (ranked #287 in the NCAAB) The Flames allow an average of 28.21% of the three pointers (ranked #15) and averages 34.94 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 34.94) Finally, the Flames average 9.94 defensive assists and 11.53 turnovers per game (ranked # 13 and 267 respectively).

Valparaiso Key Betting Stats

Valparaiso Crusaders has a power ranking of 313 and are #329 for offense (scoring an average of 66.53 per game), #162 for defense (giving up an average of 71.00 points per game) and 5-13 (11-6 ATS) overall. Ill.-Chicago went 1-2 (2-1 ATS) in their last 3 matchups against Valparaiso.

For offense, the Beacons hit an average of 40.26% of their field goals (ranked #339) and 71.28% of their free throws (ranked #177) and makes an average of 31.02% of their three pointers (ranked #296 in the NCAAB). They average 34.88 rebounds per game (ranked # 234) and average 12.00 offensive assists and 11.94 turnovers per game (ranked # 289) and 157 respectively).

On defense, Valparaiso allows an average of 44.18% field goals (ranked #238) and 66.89% free throws (ranked #28 in the NCAAB) The Beacons allow an average of 32.49% of the three pointers (ranked #145) and averages 39.12 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 39.12) Finally, the Beacons average 14.18 defensive assists and 13.06 turnovers per game (ranked # 285 and 135 respectively).

Betting Summary

Valparaiso has a slight advantage in regards to ball control (factoring in rebounds and turnovers).

The Scorecaster model predicts the Ill.-Chicago Flames to cover the 3.5 point spread and the total to go under 136 points.

Written by SportsJaw Staff Categorized as NCAAB Predictions

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

About our editorial process

SportsJaw Flames vs Crusaders archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Flames vs Crusaders matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Ill.-Chicago Flames-160 → -160Unchanged
  • Moneyline · Valparaiso Crusaders+130 → +135Moved
  • Spread · Ill.-Chicago Flames-3.5 (-110) → -3.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · Valparaiso Crusaders+3.5 (-110) → +3.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over134 (-110) → 136 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under134 (-110) → 136 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Ill.-Chicago Flames
7-9 matchup record · 2-8-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Valparaiso Crusaders
3-12 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-01-20T11:36:05.364Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Ill.-Chicago Flames and Valparaiso Crusaders, including recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-01-06Valparaiso Crusaders 64 · Ill.-Chicago Flames 70
  • 2023-02-19Valparaiso Crusaders 73 · Ill.-Chicago Flames 74
  • 2023-01-17Ill.-Chicago Flames 66 · Valparaiso Crusaders 76
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Valparaiso Crusaders defeated Ill.-Chicago Flames 84-77

Valparaiso Crusaders defeated Ill.-Chicago Flames 84-77 on January 20, 2024, a 7-point decision in the series. Valparaiso Crusaders' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 50-38. Against SportsJaw's recorded Ill.-Chicago Flames -3.5 (-110) spread, Valparaiso Crusaders covered, while the 161 combined points finished over the recorded total of 136.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • CoolioSpread · Valparaiso Crusaders +3 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 135.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · Ill.-Chicago Flames -3 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 135.5 (-110)Win