Valparaiso Crusaders vs Missouri State Bears College Basketball Betting Preview

Missouri State looks to cover the Bears-Crusaders pointspread on Wednesday and improve its overall 14-5 mark when they host Valparaiso in college basketball betting action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Odds makers at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Missouri State Bears as -7.5-point favorites on the Sportsbook betting line for this contest. The betting line may have moved, check for updates at shops such as Sportsbook.

Valparaiso Crusaders vs Missouri State Bears Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Valparaiso Crusaders will look to cover the spread vs the Missouri State Bears on Wednesday, as the Crusaders are 8-8 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Bears are 8-8 ATS. Valparaiso is 6-10 against the total, while Missouri State is 5-10-1 versus the total betting line.

This college basketball game matches up the No. 35 (Missouri State) and the No. 188 (Valparaiso) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Missouri State's No. 203-ranked offense, averaging 71.11 PPG, against a Crusaders defense that ranks No. 66 at 67.84 PPG. The Bears field goal percentage has averaged 44.77% so far, less than the Crusaders marksmen have achieved on the year, 45.38% per game.