Valparaiso Crusaders Set to Face Off Against #23 Ranked Illinois Fighting Illini on Friday
On Friday, the Valparaiso Beacons (2-1) will travel to Champaign, Illinois to take on the #23 ranked Illinois Fighting Illini (2-1). The Beacons are coming off of
Game outlook
On Friday, the Valparaiso Beacons (2-1) will travel to Champaign, Illinois to take on the #23 ranked Illinois Fighting Illini (2-1). The Beacons are coming off of back-to-back wins against Trinity II and Green Bay while the Fighting Illini have two victories over Eastern Illinois and Oakland and a lone loss to the #4 ranked Marquette. Valparaiso will play without C Lual Manyang and Illinois will play without Sencire Harris. Illinois is the betting favorite with an opening line of -27.5 and the current line sitting at -29.5. Tune in for the exciting match-up; you won't want to miss it! Meanwhile, check out our College Basketball Picks for even more game-winning buzzer-beaters.
Game Info
When: Friday, 11/17/2023 @ 8:00pm EST
Where: State Farm Center Stadium Betting Odds Moneyline: Crusaders +5,000 | Fighting Illini -29,412
Spread: Crusaders +29.5 (-110) | Fighting Illini -29.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 136.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Illinois will win straight-up is 100%.
Valparaiso Crusaders
Valparaiso is currently ranked 312 with an offense ranked 162, defense 93, and a record of 2-1 (1-1 ATS). On the offensive side, Valparaiso averages 73.3 points per game and 38.9% field goal shooting percentage, and 29.9% three-point shooting percentage. Defensively, Valparaiso allows an average of 62.0 points per game and is holding opponents to a 38.5% field goal shooting percentage and 22.8% 3-point shooting percentage. Isaiah Stafford is a top scorer for Valparaiso with 16.7 points per game, while Jerome Palm is averaging 8.3 rebounds and Darius DeAveiro 5.0 assists per game.