Virginia Tech Favored to Defeat Valparaiso at Home - Hokies Aim for Fourth Straight Conference Win

Game outlook

This Saturday, Valparaiso will travel to Blacksburg, Virginia to face Virginia Tech at Cassell Coliseum, without C Lual Manyang for the Beacons. The Hokies are coming off a 75-68 victory against the Louisville Cardinals and have no players listed on its injury report. Valparaiso has lost three consecutive games, including their first two Missouri Valley Conference matches. Virginia Tech opens as the 21-point favorite, with the current betting line at -20.5.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Crusaders +1,700 | Hokies -5,000

Spread: Crusaders +20.5 (-110) | Hokies -20.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 142.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Virginia Tech will win straight-up is 98%.

Valparaiso Crusaders

Valparaiso has a power ranking of 271 and a record of 2-5, and is ranked 263 in offense (69.8 points per game) and 152 in defense (allowing 69.9 points per game). Isaiah Stafford leads in scoring with 18.8 PPG and Cooper Schwieger is the second-leading scorer with 11.8 PPG. The team is shooting 39.6% overall with 33.5% from three-point land, and making 69.5% of their free throws. Valparaiso averages 37.7 rebounds, 12.3 assists, and 11.0 turnovers per game, while opponents are shooting 42.7% overall and 29.5% from three-point land. Jaxon Edwards leads the team in blocks (1.8) and Isaiah Stafford in steals (1.7).