The Valparaiso Crusaders (5-3) clash against the High Point Panthers (3-5) at the Athletics-Recreation Center. The game can be seen on ESPN 3 at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 4, 2018.
High Point Panthers vs. Valparaiso Crusaders Free Prediction
In the Panthers’ last game, they were defeated by the Eastern Kentucky Colonels, 70-69. Eastern Kentucky’s 10.7 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over High Point, who had a mark of 21.1. The Colonels’ mark was better than their season average of 15.1, while the Panthers’ was above their season average of 16.9. Brandonn Kamga was High Point’s leading scorer with 27 points on 9-for-15 shooting.
The Crusaders beat the UC Riverside Highlanders in their last contest, 82-73. Valparaiso’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over UC Riverside. The Crusaders had a rate of 0.682 (above their season average of 0.533), while the Highlanders posted a mark of 0.525. With 12 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, Deion Lavender played well for Valparaiso.
This could end up being a sloppy game for the offense of Valparaiso. Since last season, Valparaiso ranks 307th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.7 percent), while the disruptive defense of High Point has forced the 45th-most turnovers in the nation (21.4 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Valparaiso ranks 29th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while High Point ranks 237th (4.3).
The Panthers rank 56th in steals per game (7.3) while the Crusaders rank 181st in steals allowed per game (6.3).
Valparaiso ranks 182nd in assists per game (13.3) while High Point ranks 280th (11.5).
The Crusaders rank 34th in three pointers allowed per game (19.3) while the Panthers rank 110th (21.0).
High Point ranks 48th in rebounds allowed per game (32.3) while Valparaiso ranks 113th (34.0).
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