It will be a battle between MVC opponents when the Indiana State Sycamores (10-8, 2-4 MVC) welcome the Valparaiso Crusaders (12-7, 5-1 MVC) to the Hulman Center. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.
Valparaiso Crusaders vs. Indiana State Sycamores Betting Prediction
The Crusaders will be hoping for a similar result after defeating the UNI Panthers in their last game, 75-66. Valparaiso out-rebounded UNI. The Crusaders had 12 offensive rebounds and 34 total rebounds, while the Panthers had six and 20, respectively. With 21 points on 9-for-18 shooting, Derrik Smits was Valparaiso’s leading scorer.
The last time the Sycamores played, they were beaten by the Loyola Chicago Ramblers, 75-67. Loyola Chicago’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Indiana State. The Ramblers had a rate of 0.628 (above their season average of 0.562), while the Sycamores posted a mark of 0.533. With 19 points on 7-for-12 shooting, Tyreke Key was the top scorer from either team.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent contest, the Crusaders won 69-63. Valparaiso had a much better free throw rate (0.458 vs. 0.280). Indiana State, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.4 vs. 21.2).
Valparaiso at Indiana State Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Valparaiso, ATS Winner – Indiana State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Valparaiso ranks 59th in assists per game (15.4) while Indiana State ranks 236th (10.9).
The Crusaders rank 221st in three pointers attempted per game (20.2) while the Sycamores rank 294th (14.6).
Valparaiso ranks 40th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Indiana State ranks 101st (3.5).
Bettings Trends:
The Crusaders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.6, up from 4.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Sycamores have scored an average of 65.0 points per game (4.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.4 points per game (3.0 below their season average).
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