The Valparaiso Crusaders will try to cover the point spread at Savannah Civic Center on Saturday when they get a visit from the UNC Wilmington Seahawks in NCAA basketball betting action.
UNC Wilmington Seahawks vs Valparaiso Crusaders Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Valparaiso Crusaders sit at 6-0 (3-0 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the UNC Wilmington Seahawks are currently 2-2 (0-2 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Valparaiso is 2-1 OU, and UNC Wilmington is 2-0 OU.
The Valparaiso Crusaders sit at No. 62 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the UNC Wilmington Seahawks sit at No. 52 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Valparaiso's No. 38-ranked scoring average of 85.5 PPG, against a UNC Wilmington Seahawks defense rated No. 260 and allowing 93.75 PPG. The Valparaiso Crusaders FG% has averaged 51.17% to date this season, more than the UNC Wilmington Seahawks shooters have managed so far (47.96% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
UNC Wilmington was crushed on Friday, getting blown out by Loyola-Chicago and falling by a 102-78 score at Savannah Civic Center.
The Crusaders got 17 points from Tevonn Walker as Valparaiso ran past Kent State 77-67 on Friday at Savannah Civic Center.
Next Betting Matchups
UNC Wilmington at East Carolina, Thursday, November 30th
Valparaiso at Utah State, Tuesday, November 28th