Drake vs Valparaiso Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 5

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  • Drake is a -10.5 point favorite vs Valparaiso
  • Total (Over/Under): 137.5 points
  • Drake / Valparaiso TV channel: ESPN+

The Drake Bulldogs visit Athletics-Recreation Center to take on the Valparaiso Beacons on Dec. 5. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Valparaiso, IN.

Drake is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-110).

The Drake vs. Valparaiso Over/Under is 137.5 total points.

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Drake vs. Valparaiso Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Drake-10.5 -110O 137.5 -115-650
Valparaiso +10.5 -110U 137.5 -105+450

Drake vs Valparaiso Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Drake will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Drake vs Valparaiso Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Drake will cover the spread with 70.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Drake has hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 31 games (+16.80 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Drake has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 14 away games (+5.30 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Drake has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 33 games (+2.60 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Drake have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.50 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Drake have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.15 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Valparaiso has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.40 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Valparaiso has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.70 Units / 8% ROI)

Drake Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Drake has a 4-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.8 Units / 27.27% ROI).

  • 6-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.95 Units / 41.89% ROI
  • 2-4 when betting the Over for -2.4 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • 4-2 when betting the Under for +1.8 Units / 27.27% ROI

Valparaiso Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Valparaiso has a 2-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.4 Units / -36.36% ROI).

  • 3-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.65 Units / -3.94% ROI
  • 3-3 when betting the Over for -0.3 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 3-3 when betting the Under for -0.3 Units / -4.55% ROI

Drake Offensive Stats & Trends:

Drake had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (515 assists/ 304 TOs) last season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Drake averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (304 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Drake had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (515 assists/ 304 TOs) last season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Drake shot 48% (911/1,904) last season — tied for 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Valparaiso Offensive Stats & Trends:

Valparaiso averaged 1.10 points per shot (2,093 points/1,899 shots) last season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Valparaiso averaged 67.5 points per game (2,093 points/31 games) last season — tied for 24th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Valparaiso averaged 24% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (453 free throw attempts/1,899 field goal attempts) last season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Valparaiso shot 41% (774/1,899) last season — 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Drake Defensive Stats & Trends:

Drake stole the ball 206 times last season — 5th most among Missouri Valley Teams

Drake averaged 26.8 defensive rebounds per game (858 rebounds/32 games) last season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Drake averaged 6.4 steals per game (206 steals/32 games) last season — tied for 4th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Drake forced 12.5 turnovers per game (400 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Valparaiso Defensive Stats & Trends:

Valparaiso forced 12.5 turnovers per game (387 turnovers/31 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.6


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