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Valparaiso Crusaders vs Indiana St. Sycamores Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: February 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Hulman Center — Terre Haute, IN

Article updated Feb 5, 1:15 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

Valparaiso (10-13, 3-9 MVC) will be looking to end their four-game road losing streak as they take on Indiana State (11-12, 5-7 MVC) at Hulman Center on Wednesday night at 7

Game outlook

Valparaiso (10-13, 3-9 MVC) will be looking to end their four-game road losing streak as they take on Indiana State (11-12, 5-7 MVC) at Hulman Center on Wednesday night at 7 PM ET. The Beacons are coming off a loss to Illinois State, while the Sycamores are coming off a win against UIC. Indiana State holds a 6-4 advantage in the last 10 matchups against Valparaiso, but the Beacons lead the season series 1-0. Indiana State is favored by -4.5 in the betting odds. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Valparaiso vs. Indiana State prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Crusaders +175 | Sycamores -205

Spread: Crusaders +4.5 (-110) | Sycamores -4.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 162 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Indiana St. will win straight-up is 67%.

Valparaiso Crusaders

The Beacons have been struggling with a seven-game losing streak, but they are hoping to turn things around and pick up a road win against Valparaiso on Wednesday. Valparaiso averages 76.9 points per game and has had some strong offensive performances. However, they have struggled defensively, allowing an average of 74.6 points per game. With a power ranking of 244, Valparaiso is ranked 114 in offense and 252 in defense this season. The Beacons have a shooting percentage of 43.17% on field goals and 33.14% on three-pointers. Defensively, they allow 45.80% of field goals and 32.59% of three-pointers. Valparaiso will need to improve their defensive performance in order to secure a win in this upcoming game.

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Indiana St. Sycamores Analysis

The Indiana State Sycamores recently broke a six-game losing streak with victories over Missouri State and UIC, and they aim to continue their winning streak in their upcoming game. Despite averaging 80 points per game, their defense has been a weak point, giving up an average of 79.6 points per game. In their last game, they scored 88 points with strong contributions from Camp Wagner, K'mani Doughty, and Samage Teel. The team ranks #65 for offense, shooting 46.52% from the field and 33.59% from three-point range. Defensively, they allow 45.90% field goals and 34.56% three-pointers. Overall, the Sycamores have a power ranking of 214 and a record of 11-12 (10-11 ATS). In order to secure a win, they need to improve their defensive performance.

Indiana State Favored to Win Against Beacons Based on Recent Team Performances

The upcoming matchup between the Sycamores and the Beacons appears to favor Indiana State based on recent team performances. Indiana State has demonstrated strong shooting accuracy at home, surpassing the Beacons in field goal percentage. Additionally, their ability to distribute the ball effectively and secure offensive rebounds point towards an advantage in scoring opportunities. Furthermore, Indiana State's defensive capabilities suggest they will be able to limit the Beacons' scoring potential, especially considering the Beacons' recent struggles in allowing high point totals. Consequently, Indiana State is the recommended choice to cover the spread in this game.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Valparaiso Crusaders+180 → +175Moved
  • Moneyline · Indiana St. Sycamores-218 → -210Moved
  • Spread · Valparaiso Crusaders+5 (-110) → +4.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Indiana St. Sycamores-5 (-110) → -4.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over160.5 (-110) → 161.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under160.5 (-110) → 161.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Valparaiso Crusaders
18-15 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 8-2-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Indiana St. Sycamores
11-21 matchup record · 4-5-1 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-02-05T06:15:18.462Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2025-01-08Indiana St. Sycamores 95 · Valparaiso Crusaders 98
  • 2024-02-21Indiana St. Sycamores 83 · Valparaiso Crusaders 64
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Indiana St. Sycamores defeated Valparaiso Crusaders 80-62

Indiana St. Sycamores defeated Valparaiso Crusaders 80-62 on February 5, 2025, a 18-point decision in the series. Indiana St. Sycamores' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 41-31. Against SportsJaw's recorded Valparaiso Crusaders +4.5 (-110) spread, Indiana St. Sycamores covered, while the 142 combined points finished under the recorded total of 161.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • JtmcentireSpread · Indiana St. Sycamores -5 (-110)Win
  • BillywatersSpread · Indiana St. Sycamores -5 (-110)Win
  • Teddy718Spread · Indiana St. Sycamores +5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 162 (-110)Loss