Valparaiso Crusaders vs Indiana St. Sycamores Betting Picks & Predictions
The Valparaiso Beacons are looking to end their streak of road losses as they take on the Indiana State Sycamores on Thursday night. The game will be held at Hulman Center
Game outlook
The Valparaiso Beacons are looking to end their streak of road losses as they take on the Indiana State Sycamores on Thursday night. The game will be held at Hulman Center and is scheduled to begin at 7 PM ET. In their previous game, the Beacons suffered a narrow 63-62 defeat against Evansville as two-point favorites, while the Sycamores registered a 75-67 victory over Drake as 5.5-point favorites. Over their last 10 encounters, Indiana State and Valparaiso have split wins. The current betting line favors Indiana State at -20.5, and it has remained unchanged.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Crusaders +1,167 | Sycamores -3,248
Spread: Crusaders +20.5 (-110) | Sycamores -20.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 153.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Indiana St. will win straight-up is 97%.
Valparaiso Crusaders
The Beacons are currently experiencing a difficult season, having lost their last four games. In this upcoming game, they hope to end their losing streak by defeating the Sycamores and securing their second road victory of the year. Valparaiso has been averaging 66.4 points per game, with their most recent game resulting in 62 points. During this game, they achieved a 41.3 percent success rate with their field goals and a 38.1 percent success rate with their three-pointers. Cooper Schwieger led the Beacons in points with 22 and three rebounds, while Isaiah Stafford contributed 15 points, two rebounds, and two assists. Additionally, Jaxon Edwards scored 10 points and achieved four steals. Valparaiso's defensive performance has been lacking, as they allow an average of 72.8 points per game. In their most recent game, they conceded 63 points and will need to replicate a similar defensive effort in order to secure a win. Valparaiso has a power ranking of 235 and is ranked 315 in offense, averaging 68.14 points per game. Their defense is ranked at 210, allowing an average of 72.68 points per game. This season, they have a record of 6-17 (14-8 against the spread). Offensively, the Beacons have a field goal success rate of 40.80 percent, ranking them at 334 in the NCAAB. They also have a free throw success rate of 72.40 percent, ranking at 144. In terms of three-pointers, they have a success rate of 33.05 percent, ranking them at 226. The Beacons average 34.59 rebounds per game (ranking 247th), along with 12.05 offensive assists and 11.32 turnovers per game (ranking 278th and 113th respectively). Defensively, Valparaiso allows opposing teams to make 44.64 percent of their field goals (ranking 250th) and 68.92 percent of their free throws (ranking 58th in the NCAAB). They also allow a three-pointer success rate of 34.57 percent, ranking them at 269. On the defensive end, they average 38.91 defensive rebounds per game (ranking 38th), as well as 14.55 defensive assists and 12.32 turnovers per game (ranking . @jjaharii doing it on both sides of the floor! #GoValpo https://t.co/xlg4BqfJGf pic.twitter.com/8MmAEPrYLX