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Murray State Looks to End Road Losing Streak Against Valparaiso- Who Will Come Out on Top?

In this content, Murray State (11-13, 5-8 MVC) will be looking to end their two-game road losing streak as they take on Valparaiso (10-14, 3-10 MVC) at Athletics-Recreation Center on Saturday afternoon at 4 PM. ET. The Racers are coming off a 55-45 loss to Drake, while the Beacons recently lost to Indiana State 80-62. Murray State holds a 5-3 record against Valparaiso and won the first meeting of the season 58-47. Murray St. is the betting favorite at -1.5, and the line has not moved. Stay tuned to see which team will come out on top in this Murray State vs. Valparaiso prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Racers -125 | Crusaders +105
• Spread: Racers -1.5 (-110) | Crusaders +1.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 144.25 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Murray St. will win straight-up is 56%.

Murray St. vs Valparaiso Stats

Murray St. Racers

The Murray State Racers recently suffered four consecutive losses following their victory over Southern Illinois, causing them to fall below .500 in conference play. They are looking to break their losing streak and secure a series sweep in their upcoming game on Saturday. The team averages 72.5 points per game but only scored 45 points in their last outing, with Nick Ellington leading with 10 points and three rebounds. Defensively, they have been solid, giving up an average of 70.3 points per game. In terms of statistics, Murray State ranks 231 in offense and 142 in defense, with a record of 11-13 this season. They will need to improve their shooting percentages and defensive efficiency in order to secure a win in their next game.

Valparaiso Crusaders Analysis

The Beacons are currently on an eight-game losing streak and are looking to snap that streak and even up the series with a win on Saturday. Valparaiso averages 76.3 points per game but struggled in their last outing, scoring 62 points and shooting 35.2 percent from the field and 22.7 percent from three-point range. All Wright led the Beacons with 32 points, while Cooper Schwieger added 17 points and 12 rebounds, and Carson Schwieger contributed five points. Valparaiso has been struggling defensively, allowing an average of 74.8 points per game and giving up 80 points in their last game. Their opponent, the Valparaiso Crusaders, have a power ranking of 243 and are ranked #108 for offense and #265 for defense. The Beacons have a field goal percentage of 43.38%, free throw percentage of 78.16%, and three-point percentage of 33.33%. On defense, they allow a field goal percentage of 46.29% and a three-point percentage of 33.05%. Additionally, they average 35.48 rebounds per game and have 11.70 offensive assists and 10.39 turnovers per game. Valparaiso allows an average of 70.08% free throws and averages 34.87 defensive rebounds per game. They also average 12.57 defensive assists and 12.22 turnovers per game.

Valparaiso Basketball Team Favored to Win Against Racers Based on Strong Performance Stats

The Valparaiso basketball team is favored to win their upcoming game against the Racers based on recent performance statistics. Valparaiso has shown strength in shooting, making over 42 percent of their shots in the last three games compared to the Racers who have made less than 40 percent. Additionally, Valparaiso has excelled at free throw shooting, with over 80 percent accuracy, while the Racers have struggled, making less than 70 percent of their free throws. Valparaiso's strong rebounding ability, averaging over nine offensive rebounds per game, gives them an advantage in scoring opportunities. With a low turnover rate of less than 10 per game in their last three matches, Valparaiso is set to minimize scoring opportunities for the opposing team. In contrast, the Racers have experienced defensive challenges on the road, allowing over 75 points per game. As a result, it is recommended to bet on Valparaiso to cover the spread in the upcoming game.

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