The Missouri State Bears host Valparaiso on Thursday, looking to build on their 17-14 mark against the 15-16 Crusaders in college basketball betting action at Scottrade Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Odds makers at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Missouri State Bears as -1-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 Missouri State Bears bring a 17-14 record (11-17 ATS) to this tilt against the 15-16 Crusaders, who are 14-13-1 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Missouri State go 10-16-2 so far and the Valparaiso Crusaders go 10-18.
The Bears - Crusaders odds would favor the Crusaders if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Missouri State is rated No. 206 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Valparaiso is at No. 173.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Missouri State's No. 208-ranked offense, averaging 69.9 PPG, against a Crusaders defense that ranks No. 50 at 67.71 PPG. The Bears field goal percentage has averaged 43.53% so far, less than the Crusaders marksmen have achieved on the year, 44.84% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Valparaiso got 22 points from Derrik Smits en route to a 69-64 victory over Drake on Saturday at Knapp Center.
The Bears got 14 points from Jarred Dixon, but it was Northern Iowa that prevailed in a 71-56 final on Saturday at McLeod Center.
- Valparaiso is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- Valparaiso is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Valparaiso's last 25 games
- Valparaiso is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Missouri State
- Missouri State is 3-12 ATS in its last 15 games
- Missouri State is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games
- Missouri State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Valparaiso
- Missouri State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Valparaiso
