The Arizona Wildcats host Valparaiso on Monday as part of the 2K Sports Classic and they are favored by 13.5 points to open with a victory.

Supporters of the Crusaders watched them go 23-12 and 16-16-1 ATS a year ago, while the Wildcats were at 30-8 and 20-15-1 ATS. The Wildcats opened the year as the No. 16 ranked team in the nation.



View Valparaiso vs Arizona Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Bettors looking to side with Arizona in this one will find them as 12-point favorites.



How They Match Up:


Valparaiso lost its last outing, an 85-77 result against Iona on March 16. They failed to cover in that game as a 1.5-point favorite. Valparaiso suffered an 85-77 loss against Iona on Wednesday, getting 20 points from Jay Harris in a losing effort at Athletics-Recreation Center.

Arizona lost its last outing, a 65-63 result against Connecticut on March 26. They covered in that game as a 3.5-point underdog.


Valparaiso Crusaders Trends:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Georgia Southern are 0-1
After playing Iona are 0-1
After a loss are 7-3

Arizona Wildcats Trends:
When playing on Monday are 8-2
After playing Connecticut are 2-2
After a loss are 7-3

A few Crusaders at Wildcats trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Valparaiso's last 7 games on the road
Valparaiso is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Valparaiso is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Arizona is 16-1 SU in its last 17 games at home
Arizona is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Arizona's last 11 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games


Next up:
Valparaiso at Georgia Southern, Friday, November 11
Arizona home to Duquesne, Wednesday, November 9