The Valparaiso Crusaders (6-4) will travel to Dale F. Halton Arena to square off with the Charlotte 49ers (4-4). The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, December 16, 2019.
Valparaiso Crusaders vs. Charlotte 49ers Betting Odds
Both teams blew out their last opponent. The 49ers defeated the UNCW Seahawks 76-57, while the Crusaders beat the Central Michigan Chippewas 77-55.
Valparaiso’s 0.566 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Central Michigan, who had a rate of 0.347. The Crusaders’ mark was above their season average of 0.510, while the Chippewas’ was below their season average of 0.538. The 49ers, meanwhile, had a phenomenal effective field goal percentage of 0.630 (above their season average of 0.518) and had a turnover percentage of 15.8 (better than their season average of 19.3). Charlotte rallied around Milos Supica, who contributed 15 points and five assists. Javon Freeman-Liberty was a key piece for Valparaiso with 19 points, six rebounds and six assists.
It might be an error-filled game for the Charlotte offense. Since last season, Charlotte ranks 310th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.9 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Valparaiso has forced the 43rd-most turnovers in the country (20.2 percent). It will also be a matchup of opposite paces as the up-and-down Crusaders rank 37th in possessions per game, while the slower-paced 49ers rank 305th.
Valparaiso Crusaders at Charlotte 49ers ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Valparaiso, ATS Winner – Valparaiso, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Valparaiso ranks 18th in assists per game (13.9) while Charlotte ranks 223rd (10.6).
- The Crusaders rank 144th in rebounds per game (34.2) while the 49ers rank 245th (31.9).
- Valparaiso ranks 41st in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while Charlotte ranks 126th (3.7).
- The Crusaders rank 31st in three pointers allowed per game (19.3) while the 49ers rank 178th (23.1).
- Valparaiso ranks 22nd in steals per game (6.8) while Charlotte ranks 162nd (5.4).
