The Indiana State Sycamores will hit the floor running against the away Valparaiso Crusaders Thursday, looking to improve their record and boost betting bankrolls by covering the point spread in the process.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
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Valparaiso Crusaders vs Indiana State Sycamores Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Indiana State Sycamores bring a 5-7 record (3-6-1 ATS) to this tilt against the 9-4 Crusaders, who are 6-4 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Indiana State go 6-3-1 so far and the Valparaiso Crusaders go 3-7.
The Indiana State Sycamores sit at No. 119 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Valparaiso Crusaders sit at No. 111 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Indiana State's No. 146 nationally ranked offense (74.92 points per game) against a Valparaiso Crusaders defense that sits as the No. 51 at 65.85 PPG. The Indiana State Sycamores have been averaging 42.17% from the field, less than the Crusaders have managed so far this season (45.91% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Crusaders endured a 73-60 loss at the hands of the Highlanders on Wednesday, despite a 15-point effort from Max Joseph at Student Recreation Center.
Indiana State got 20 points from Brenton Scott but lost anyway, 73-68, to Elon on Friday at Hulman Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Valparaiso home to Missouri State, Sunday, December 31st
Indiana State at Illinois State, Sunday, December 31st