Valparaiso Crusaders vs. Arkansas Razorbacks ATS Prediction 12/21/19

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The Valparaiso Crusaders (7-5) go head-to-head against the Arkansas Razorbacks (9-1) at Verizon Arena. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.

Valparaiso Crusaders vs. Arkansas Razorbacks ATS Odds

Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Razorbacks won big over the Tulsa Golden Hurricane 98-79, while the Crusaders were victorious over the High Point Panthers 87-72.

Valparaiso dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.220 (above their season average of 0.206) and a turnover percentage of 11.9 (better than their season average of 17.7). High Point was 0.067 and 20.2, respectively, for those same stats. The Razorbacks, on the other hand, had a superb turnover percentage of 9.9 (better than their season average of 17.0) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.658 (above their season average of 0.496). Arkansas received a boost from Mason Jones, who had 41 points and six rebounds. Javon Freeman-Liberty led the way for Valparaiso, finishing with 22 points and six rebounds.

Valparaiso might have a tough time finding the bottom of the net as they go head-to-head against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Arkansas ranks fourth in defensive efficiency while the Crusaders rank 111th in offensive efficiency.

Valparaiso Crusaders vs. Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Arkansas, ATS Winner – Valparaiso, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Arkansas ranks 11th in assists allowed per game (8.9) while Valparaiso ranks 130th (13.2).
  • The Razorbacks are 14th in the country with 17.3 three pointers allowed per game while the Crusaders are 24th with 18.0 three pointers allowed per game.
  • The Razorbacks rank ninth in steals per game (10.2) while the Crusaders rank 122nd in steals allowed per game (7.0).
  • Arkansas ranks 29th in blocks per game (5.1) while Valparaiso ranks 84th (3.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Razorbacks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.4, down from 16.8 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Crusaders have scored an average of 79.6 points per game (2.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.0 points per game (3.6 below their season average).