Missouri State vs Valparaiso Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 27

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  • Missouri State (10-9) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Valparaiso (13-6)
  • Total (Over/Under): 140.5 points
  • Missouri State / Valparaiso TV channel: ESPN+

The Missouri State Bears (10-9) visit Athletics-Recreation Center to take on the Valparaiso Beacons (13-6) on Jan. 27. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Valparaiso, IN.

Missouri State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).

The Missouri State vs. Valparaiso Over/Under is 140.5 total points.

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Missouri State vs. Valparaiso Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Missouri State-3.5 -110O 140.5 -110-165
Valparaiso +3.5 -110U 140.5 -110+140

Missouri State vs Valparaiso Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Missouri State will win this college basketball game with 61.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Missouri State vs Valparaiso Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Valparaiso will cover the spread with 58.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Missouri State has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 29 games (+5.80 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Missouri State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.15 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Missouri State has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.40 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Missouri State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 30 games (+1.40 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Valparaiso has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 29 games (+12.70 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Valparaiso have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.90 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Valparaiso has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.50 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Valparaiso has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 29 games (+0.90 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Valparaiso has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 15 games at home (+0.30 Units / 2% ROI)

Missouri State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Missouri State has a 9-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.9 Units / -4.3% ROI).

  • 9-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.95 Units / 8.36% ROI
  • 8-11 when betting the Over for -4.1 Units / -19.62% ROI
  • 11-8 when betting the Under for +2.2 Units / 10.53% ROI

Valparaiso Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Valparaiso has a 13-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.4 Units / 30.55% ROI).

  • 5-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.15 Units / -26.08% ROI
  • 8-11 when betting the Over for -4.1 Units / -19.52% ROI
  • 11-8 when betting the Under for +2.3 Units / 11.06% ROI

Missouri State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Missouri State has 587 defensive rebounds this season — most among Missouri Valley Teams

Missouri State is shooting 32% from three (153/482) this season — tied for 32nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Missouri State has averaged 67.6 points per game (3,513 points/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 24th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.5

Missouri State has a 33% free throw rate (379 free throw attempts/1,157 field goal attempts) this season — 2nd highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 32%

Valparaiso Offensive Stats & Trends:

Valparaiso has averaged 1.13 points per shot (1,359 points/1,198 shots) this season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Valparaiso has an eFG% of 47% this season — tied for 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Valparaiso has averaged 1.17 points per shot (3,565 points/3,051 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Valparaiso has averaged 10.9 offensive rebounds per game (218 rebounds/20 games) this season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.0

Missouri State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Missouri State has allowed an average of 1.12 points per shot (1,403 points/1,258 shots) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.20

Missouri State has forced 9.6 turnovers per game (191 turnovers/20 games) this season — lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.0

Missouri State has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (134/440) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 33%

Missouri State has averaged 29.4 defensive rebounds per game (587 rebounds/20 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.8

Valparaiso Defensive Stats & Trends:

Valparaiso has averaged 5.9 steals per game (308 steals/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Valparaiso has allowed 71.8 points per game (1,437 points/20 games) this season — 4th highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 70.2

Valparaiso has forced 11.5 turnovers per game (600 turnovers/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Valparaiso has allowed 72.9 points per game (3,792 points/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 69.3


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