NCAA Basketball Odds Betting Line Favors Valparaiso Crusaders Over Indiana State Sycamores

Athletics-Recreation Center will host Indiana State Sycamores vs Valparaiso Crusaders action on Wednesday as both teams try to pay off for those betting on NCAA basketball odds action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Bettors looking to go with the Valparaiso Crusaders in this one found them listed as -1-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Sycamores was expected to move the line.

Indiana State Sycamores vs Valparaiso Crusaders Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Valparaiso Crusaders sit at 11-12 (9-11 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Indiana State Sycamores are currently 10-12 (9-10-1 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Valparaiso is 7-13 OU, and Indiana State is 13-6-1 OU.

According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 223-ranked Valparaiso Crusaders and the No. 69-rated Indiana State Sycamores in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Valparaiso's No. 201-ranked offense, averaging 70.96 PPG, against a Sycamores defense that ranks No. 158 at 72.82 PPG. The Crusaders field goal percentage has averaged 44.12% so far, more than the Sycamores marksmen have achieved on the year, 43.75% per game.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Indiana State got 19 points from Jordan Barnes but lost anyway, 81-73, to Bradley on Sunday at Hulman Center.

The Crusaders endured a 76-65 loss at the hands of the Redbirds on Saturday, despite a 20-point effort from Bakari Evelyn at Redbird Arena.

Betting Trends
  • The total has gone OVER in 6 of Indiana State's last 7 games
  • Indiana State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
  • Indiana State is 4-17 SU in its last 21 games on the road
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana State's last 5 games on the road
  • Valparaiso is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
  • Valparaiso is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Valparaiso's last 18 games
  • Valparaiso is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Indiana State at Northern Iowa, Saturday, February 3rd
Valparaiso at Southern Illinois, Saturday, February 3rd

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