Valparaiso Crusaders vs. High Point Panthers ATS Prediction 12/18/19

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The High Point Panthers (2-8) will be at home in the Millis Center when they challenge the Valparaiso Crusaders (6-5). Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.

Valparaiso Crusaders at High Point Panthers ATS Odds

Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Panthers fell to the Florida Atlantic Owls, 81-64, while the Crusaders were defeated by the Charlotte 49ers, 67-57.

Valparaiso held Charlotte to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0 (below the 26.5 mark opponents have averaged against Valparaiso this season) while High Point held Florida Atlantic to an offensive rebounding percentage of 24.1 (below their season average of 33.9). John-Michael Wright had a good game for High Point with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Valparaiso, meanwhile, rallied around Donovan Clay, who recorded 11 points and six rebounds.

The Panthers won the sole game between these two teams last season, 55-53. High Point’s 0.446 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Valparaiso, who had a rate of 0.355. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.

This could end up being a sloppy game for the High Point offense. High Point ranks 343rd in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 23.8 percent), while the gambling defense of Valparaiso forces the 48th-most turnovers in the nation (23.2 percent).

Valparaiso Crusaders vs. High Point Panthers Betting Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Valparaiso, ATS Winner – High Point, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Valparaiso ranks 20th in three pointers allowed per game (17.8) while High Point ranks 262nd (28.6).
  • The Crusaders rank 45th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Panthers rank 150th (4.4).
  • The Crusaders rank 19th in assists per game (16.6) while the Panthers rank 240th in assists allowed per game (17.1).
  • Valparaiso averages 8.7 steals per game, which ranks 30th in the nation. High Point ranks 188th in steals allowed per game (8.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Panthers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.0, down from 15.4 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Crusaders have scored an average of 77.6 points per game (1.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.8 points per game (1.9 below their season average).