The Illinois-Chicago Flames will hit the floor running against the away Valparaiso Crusaders Saturday, looking to improve their record and boost betting bankrolls by covering the point spread in the process.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the Valparaiso Crusaders before tip-off in this one found them as -22.5-point favorites over at Sportsbook earlier.
Valparaiso Crusaders vs Illinois-Chicago Flames Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Illinois-Chicago Flames are 3-18 so far on the season, and 6-14 ATS vs the number. The Valparaiso Crusaders, meanwhile, are 19-4 and 13-8 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Illinois-Chicago go 8-12 and the Valparaiso Crusaders go 10-11 on betting totals.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 1-rated Valparaiso Crusaders taking on the No. 326-rated Illinois-Chicago Flames in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Valparaiso Crusaders rank No. 8 in NCAA Basketball Division 1 with 42.22 per game. That compares with Illinois-Chicago’s No. 33 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Illinois-Chicago is college basketball's No. 252-ranked team at 4.24 per game, while the Valparaiso Crusaders rate No. 82 with 7.78 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The battle between the Crusaders and Penguins didnt turn out to be much of a battle at all as Youngstown State was handed a 97-68 defeat on Saturday at Athletics-Recreation Center.
Dikembe Dixson scored 24 points leading the Flames to a 72-70 victory over Cleveland State at UIC Pavilion on Saturday.
Next Betting Matchups
Valparaiso home to Northern Kentucky, Thursday, February 11th
Illinois-Chicago at Wright State, Thursday, February 11th