The Valparaiso Crusaders (12-7, 5-1 MVC) will be at the Hulman Center to square off against the Indiana State Sycamores (10-8, 2-4 MVC) in a MVC matchup. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.
Valparaiso Crusaders vs. Indiana State Sycamores ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Sycamores were beaten by the Loyola Chicago Ramblers, 75-67, while the Crusaders beat the UNI Panthers, 75-66.
The Crusaders had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 46.2 (above their season average of 28.1) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.578 (above their season average of 0.531). Indiana State, on the other hand, did a terrific job of making free throws (18-21; 85.7 percent). Indiana State was led by Tyreke Key, who recorded 19 points. Derrik Smits, meanwhile was a key piece for Valparaiso with 21 points and 11 rebounds.
This series was highly competitive last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the most recent contest, the Crusaders won 69-63. Valparaiso had a much better free throw rate (0.458 vs. 0.280). Indiana State, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.4 vs. 21.2). This will be the first meeting of the year between these two teams.
Valparaiso Crusaders at Indiana State Sycamores Odds Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Indiana State, ATS Winner – Indiana State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Valparaiso ranks 59th in assists per game (15.4) while Indiana State ranks 236th (10.9).
- The Crusaders rank 221st in three pointers attempted per game (20.2) while the Sycamores rank 294th (14.6).
- Valparaiso ranks 40th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Indiana State ranks 101st (3.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Crusaders have scored an average of 67.4 points per game (4.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.8 points per game (4.5 below their season average).
- The Sycamores’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.4, up from 1.7 for the season.
