Valparaiso Beacons

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Valpo to Make it a Close Contest

With Valparaiso being given a line of +7.5 to overcome, our betting prediction is that they can cover this against Murray State. There’s the opportunity to get -102 for this outcome.

Murray State 80-68 Win in Previous H2H Matchup

Valparaiso Beacons claimed a victory in their previous game. A 98-95 (OT) home win occurred against Indiana State Sycamores.

Murray State Racers triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where Northern Iowa Panthers were beaten 71-68.

It was Murray State who came out on top when they last played Valparaiso. A 80-68 win was recorded. The past 4 clashes between these teams have resulted in a Murray State win each time.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Murray State 16-17 2371 2282 89 11-7 5-10 1L
Valparaiso 15-19 2539 2513 26 10-7 5-12 1L
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Expert College Basketball Analysis

We’re always monitoring the team news. Combined with the latest form, this helps us secure the best value. Our expert college basketball handicappers also take a data-led approach, with the key numbers proving useful.

Key Valparaiso vs Murray State stats:

  • The +7.5 line has been covered by Valpo in all of their last 5 games.
  • The +7.5 line has been covered by Valpo in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The +7.5 line has been covered by Valpo in 6 consecutive games.
  • The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Murray State in any of their last 5 games.
  • The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Murray State in 9 of their last 10 games.
  • The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Murray State in 8 consecutive games.

Valparaiso vs Murray State Prediction

We’re confident that the underdogs can either win or suffer a narrow defeat in this college contest. That makes Valparaiso at +7.5 the best wager and -102 are available.

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Valpo +7.5 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 50.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

Our Pick

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Valparaiso vs Murray State Bet Builder Tips

Spread Valparaiso +7.5
Totals Under 146.5
Result & BTTS 80 Valparaiso / No

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Correct Score Prediction

Valparaiso Valparaiso logo 68 - 73 Murray State logo Murray State

You don’t need a big stake to enjoy a huge payout by getting this correct score right. We’re going for Murray State to achieve a 73-68 victory and hopefully this goes close.

Valparaiso vs Murray State Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Running Scared of Murray State Win

Murray State have the shortest price to win this college game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 75% probability due to their -294 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to back Valparaiso, you will find +235 about the underdogs.

The spread currently stands at 7.5 and the total points line is 145.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. Those who wager Under 145.5 can get -110.

Favorites Murray State are available at odds of -220 when it comes to beating the opposition to 20 points. Valpo are chalked up at +160 to reach this total first.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Moneyline

  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

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NCAAB Table Select Season

Missouri Valley Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Drake 30-3 2313 1928 385 18-2 12-1 7W
Bradley 26-8 2612 2339 273 16-3 10-5 1L
Belmont 22-11 2618 2529 89 13-6 9-5 1L
Northern Iowa 20-12 2355 2150 205 14-7 6-5 2L
Illinois State 19-14 2492 2374 118 14-4 5-10 1L
UIC 18-14 2448 2362 86 10-7 8-7 1L
Murray State 16-17 2371 2282 89 11-7 5-10 1L
Valparaiso 15-19 2539 2513 26 10-7 5-12 1L
Indiana State 14-18 2563 2545 18 8-7 6-11 1L
Southern Illinois 14-19 2405 2458 -53 8-9 6-10 1L
Evansville 11-21 2113 2263 -150 7-9 4-12 4L
Missouri State 9-23 2175 2268 -93 7-9 2-14 6L
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak