Valparaiso Crusaders vs Indiana State Sycamores Betting Odds and Trends

College basketball betting interest will be high on Saturday when the Sycamores of Indiana State hit the hard court against the Crusaders of Valparaiso.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Valparaiso Crusaders betting line as -9-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.

Indiana State Sycamores vs Valparaiso Crusaders Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Valparaiso Crusaders are 8-2 so far on the season, and 4-4 ATS vs the number. The Indiana State Sycamores, meanwhile, are 5-5 and 7-2 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Valparaiso go 3-5 and the Indiana State Sycamores go 5-4 on betting totals.

The Valparaiso Crusaders sit at No. 140 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Indiana State Sycamores sit at No. 211 on the same chart.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Valparaiso's No. 133-ranked offense, averaging 75.1 PPG, against a Sycamores defense that ranks No. 115 at 68.8 PPG. The Crusaders field goal percentage has averaged 42.18% so far, less than the Sycamores marksmen have achieved on the year, 43.67% per game.