The Valparaiso Crusaders (4-1) battle against the Nevada Wolf Pack (3-3) in the U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam at Virgin Islands Sport & Fitness Center. The game is scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 24, 2019.
Valparaiso Crusaders vs. Nevada Wolf Pack ATS Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Wolf Pack defeated the Fordham Rams 74-60, while the Crusaders beat the Grand Canyon Antelopes 78-74.
Valparaiso played a nearly perfect game. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.356 (above their season average of 0.247) and a turnover percentage of 12.4 (better than their season average of 16.8). For those same stats, Grand Canyon put up marks of 0.069 and 22.9, respectively. The Wolf Pack, meanwhile, forced 17 turnovers and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.563 (above their season average of 0.509). Nevada received a boost from Jalen Harris, who finished with 22 points, seven assists and six rebounds. Javon Freeman-Liberty, meanwhile played well for Valparaiso, finishing with 22 points and six rebounds.
Nevada appears to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Wolf Pack rank 63rd in effective field goal percentage (0.534), while Valparaiso ranks 168th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.498) since last season.
Valparaiso Crusaders vs. Nevada Wolf Pack Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Valparaiso, ATS Winner – Valparaiso, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Nevada ranks 53rd in three pointers attempted per game (25.4) while Valparaiso ranks 301st (18.3).
- The Wolf Pack average 14.6 assists per game, which ranks 64th in the country. The Crusaders rank 120th in assists allowed per game (12.5).
- Nevada ranks 18th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Valparaiso ranks 70th (2.8).
- The Wolf Pack rank sixth in steals allowed per game (4.6) while the Crusaders rank 207th (6.8).
- Nevada ranks 88th in rebounds per game (37.2) while Valparaiso ranks 242nd (34.2).
