Earning a win and covering the posted point spread will be the goals for Bradley when they take on the Valparaiso Crusaders on Saturday in college basketball betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, Valparaiso sat as -2-point favorites over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook
Bradley Braves vs Valparaiso Crusaders Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Valparaiso Crusaders sit at 13-15 (12-12-1 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Bradley Braves are currently 18-10 (15-11-1 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Valparaiso is 8-17 OU, and Bradley is 9-17-1 OU.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Valparaiso Crusaders rated this week at No. 173 and the Bradley Braves sitting at No. 160.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Bradley Braves rank No. 91 in NCAA Basketball Division 1 with 36.46 per game. That compares with Valparaiso’s No. 154 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Valparaiso is college basketball's No. 211-ranked team at 6.61 per game, while the Bradley Braves rate No. 205 with 6.71 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Braves grabbed a 70-58 win over the Redbirds on Wednesday, behind a 14-point effort from Donte Thomas at Carver Arena.
The Crusaders endured a 80-71 loss at the hands of the Ramblers on Wednesday, despite a 18-point effort from Tevonn Walker at Joseph J. Gentile Center.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Bradley's last 6 games
- Bradley is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
- Bradley is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Bradley's last 9 games on the road
- Valparaiso is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Valparaiso's last 6 games
- Valparaiso is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
- Valparaiso is 19-4 SU in its last 23 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Bradley at Missouri State, Wednesday, February 21st
Valparaiso at Northern Iowa, Tuesday, February 20th
