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

Game time: January 6, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: Credit Union 1 Arena — Chicago, IL

Article updated Jan 6, 1:36 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Valparaiso Crusaders are traveling to play the Ill.-Chicago Flames at the Credit Union 1 Arena stadium on Saturday, 1/6/2024 @ 8:00pm EST. Ill.-Chicago is the betting

Game outlook

The Valparaiso Crusaders are traveling to play the Ill.-Chicago Flames at the Credit Union 1 Arena stadium on Saturday, 1/6/2024 @ 8:00pm EST. Ill.-Chicago is the betting favorite opening at -12 and the current line is Ill.-Chicago -12.5.

Beacons vs Flames Prediction for Tonight's Game

Based on recent trends and stats, the Scorecaster predicts Flames to win tonight's game by 20 points. This model factors in recent against the spread (ATS) trends and scoring which predicts the Ill.-Chicago Flames to cover the 12 point spread and the total to go over 138 points.

PREDICTED SCORE: Valparaiso 64 to Ill.-Chicago 84

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

Curated Picks & Predictions

51% of SportsJaw predicts Ill.-Chicago Flames to cover the spread.

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ill.-Chicago will win straight-up is 89%.

From the lines set by Sportsbooks, they predict the score to be VALPO 56.5, ILCHI 81.5.

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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Valparaiso Key Betting Stats

With a power ranking of 289, Valparaiso is ranked #321 in offense (scoring an average of 67.62 per game), #175 in defense (allowing an average of 71.08 points to be scored against them per game) and are 4-10 (7-6 ATS) this season.

Offensively, the Beacons hit an average of 39.75% of their field goals (ranked #343) and 69.91% of their free throws (ranked #216) and makes an average of 29.93% of their three pointers ranked #315 in the NCAAB). They average 35.31 rebounds per game (ranked # 234) and average 12.62 offensive assists and 11.31 turnovers per game (ranked # 247 and 96 respectively).

Defensively speaking, Valparaiso allows an average of 44.36% field goals (ranked #254) and 68.02% free throws (ranked #71 in the NCAAB) The Beacons allow an average of 32.84% of the three pointers (ranked #189) and averages 40.15 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 40.15) Finally, the Beacons average 14.00 defensive assists and 14.08 turnovers per game (ranked # 279 and 84 respectively).

Ill.-Chicago Key Betting Stats

Ill.-Chicago Flames has a power ranking of 174 and are #271 for offense (scoring an average of 71.14 per game), #41 for defense (giving up an average of 64.43 points per game) and 7-7 (8-5 ATS) overall. Valparaiso went 2-1 (2-1 ATS) in their last 3 matchups against Ill.-Chicago.

For offense, the Flames hit an average of 45.60% of their field goals (ranked #145) and 65.37% of their free throws (ranked #322) and makes an average of 37.50% of their three pointers (ranked #41 in the NCAAB). They average 35.86 rebounds per game (ranked # 218) and average 15.14 offensive assists and 12.57 turnovers per game (ranked # 94) and 210 respectively).

On defense, Ill.-Chicago allows an average of 39.11% field goals (ranked #31) and 73.70% free throws (ranked #307 in the NCAAB) The Flames allow an average of 25.87% of the three pointers (ranked #5) and averages 35.00 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 35.00) Finally, the Flames average 9.36 defensive assists and 11.86 turnovers per game (ranked # 8 and 244 respectively).

Betting Summary

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

The Scorecaster model predicts the Ill.-Chicago Flames to cover the 12 point spread and the total to go over 138 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 Crusaders vs Flames archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Crusaders vs Flames matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Valparaiso Crusaders+528 → +563Moved
  • Moneyline · Ill.-Chicago Flames-774 → -820Moved
  • Spread · Valparaiso Crusaders+12 (-110) → +12.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Ill.-Chicago Flames-12 (-110) → -12.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over135.5 (-110) → 138 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under135.5 (-110) → 138 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

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

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-01-06T06:36:41.468Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

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

Recent head-to-head

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

Matchup pick recap

Ill.-Chicago Flames defeated Valparaiso Crusaders 70-64

Ill.-Chicago Flames defeated Valparaiso Crusaders 70-64 on January 6, 2024, a 6-point decision in the series. Ill.-Chicago Flames' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 42-36. Against SportsJaw's recorded Valparaiso Crusaders +12.5 (-110) spread, Valparaiso Crusaders covered, while the 134 combined points finished under the recorded total of 138.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • StevedSpread · Valparaiso Crusaders +12 (-110)Win
  • CoolioSpread · Ill.-Chicago Flames -12 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Under 138.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · Ill.-Chicago Flames -12 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 138.5 (-110)Loss