Samford Bulldogs visit Valparaiso Crusaders in NCAA College Basketball Betting

The Samford Bulldogs will look to pick up a win while covering the point spread when they take on the Crusaders in Valparaiso at Athletics-Recreation Center on Tuesday in college basketball betting odds action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Odds makers at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Valparaiso Crusaders as -9-point favorites on the Sportsbook betting line for this contest. The betting line may have moved, check for updates at shops such as Sportsbook.

Samford Bulldogs vs Valparaiso Crusaders Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Samford Bulldogs will look to cover the spread vs the Valparaiso Crusaders on Tuesday, as the Bulldogs are 0-3 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Crusaders are 1-0 ATS. Samford is 2-1 against the total, while Valparaiso is 1-0 versus the total betting line.

It's a betting matchup between the No. 73-rated Valparaiso Crusaders and the No. 297-ranked Samford Bulldogs, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.

Statistical Matchup

Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Samford is ranked No. 251 in NCAA basketball at 30.75 per game. Contrast that with Valparaiso's No. 77 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Valparaiso is the No. 136-ranked team in the country at 7.75 per game, while Samford rates No. 61 at 9.5 per game.