Valparaiso Crusaders vs Evansville Aces Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The 2024-25 college basketball season continues with a Missouri Valley Conference matchup between the Valparaiso Beacons and the Evansville Purple Aces on Sunday, February 16 at the Ford Center in Evansville, IN. This will be the second meeting between the two teams this season, with Evansville coming out on top in their previous matchup. The current betting line favors Evansville at -2.5. Stay tuned for our Valparaiso vs. Evansville prediction and more NCAAB picks for Sunday's games.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Crusaders +119 | Aces -144

Spread: Crusaders +2.5 (-110) | Aces -2.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 145.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Evansville will win straight-up is 59%.

Valparaiso Crusaders

The Valparaiso Beacons recently ended a nine-game losing streak by defeating Belmont 101-86 as 4.5-point home underdogs. They shot 56.9% from the field, made 10 three-pointers, and had a strong 18/9 assist-to-turnover ratio in the game. Sophomore forward Cooper Schwieger led the team with 27 points and 13 rebounds. The Beacons have struggled in recent games, with a 2-7-1 ATS record in their last ten matchups. Overall, they score 106.1 points per 100 possessions and allow 113.0 points in return, ranking them 226th in the NCAA NET Rankings. Offensively, they shoot 42.75% from the field and 77.84% from the free-throw line, while defensively they allow opponents to shoot 46.38% from the field and 71.06% from the free-throw line. Valparaiso has a power ranking of 306 and is currently ranked 151 in offense and 270 in defense.