Murray St. Racers vs Valparaiso Crusaders Betting Picks & Predictions
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
Game outlook
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. 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 20-12 this season. They will need to improve their shooting percentages and defensive efficiency in order to secure a win in their next game.