- Valparaiso is a -4.5 point favorite vs Drake
- Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
- Drake / Valparaiso TV channel: ESPN+
The Drake Bulldogs visit Athletics-Recreation Center to take on the Valparaiso Beacons on Feb. 25. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00 pm in Valparaiso, IN.
Valparaiso is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).
The Drake vs. Valparaiso Over/Under is 147.5 total points.
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Drake vs. Valparaiso Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Drake vs Valparaiso Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Valparaiso will win this college basketball game with 67.5% 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 Valparaiso will cover the spread with 54.7% confidence for today’s game.
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Drake Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Drake has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 14 games (+9.80 Units / 64% ROI)
- Drake has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 7 games (+4.80 Units / 58% ROI)
- Drake has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 10 away games (+3.15 Units / 20% ROI)
- Drake has hit the Team Total Under in their last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 86% ROI)
Valparaiso Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Valparaiso has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 15 games (+9.35 Units / 45% ROI)
- Valparaiso have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 25 games (+8.20 Units / 30% ROI)
- Valparaiso has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+6.95 Units / 44% ROI)
- Valparaiso has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 25 games (+5.55 Units / 19% ROI)
- Valparaiso have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+4.60 Units / 37% ROI)
Drake Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Drake has a 9-17 record against the spread this college basketball season (-9.65 Units / -32.55% ROI).
- 10-17 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.4 Units / -14.25% ROI
- 17-10 when betting the Over for +6 Units / 20.2% ROI
- 10-17 when betting the Under for -8.7 Units / -29.29% ROI
Valparaiso Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Valparaiso has a 18-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+7 Units / 22.69% ROI).
- 15-13 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.3 Units / 5.39% ROI
- 15-13 when betting the Over for +0.7 Units / 2.27% ROI
- 13-15 when betting the Under for -3.5 Units / -11.36% 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 best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.3
Drake has averaged 10.3 turnovers per game (979 turnovers/95 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.4
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
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 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 has an eFG% of 48% this season — tied for 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%
Valparaiso has averaged 11.7 assists per game (338 assists/29 games) this season — lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 14.3
Drake Defensive Stats & Trends:
Drake allowed 59.4 points per game (2,021 points/34 games) last season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 71.5
Drake stole the ball 301 times last season — most among Missouri Valley Teams
Drake has allowed 9.7 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 12th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8
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
Valparaiso Defensive Stats & Trends:
Valparaiso has allowed an average of 1.28 points per shot (6,903 points/5,395 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 28th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Valparaiso has averaged 5.9 steals per game (171 steals/29 games) this season — 4th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.6
Valparaiso has averaged 6.0 steals per game (563 steals/94 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.4
Valparaiso has allowed 6.7 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8
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