- Drake is a -2.5 point favorite vs Valparaiso
- Total (Over/Under): 143.5 points
- Valparaiso / Drake TV channel: ESPN+
The Valparaiso Beacons visit Knapp Center to take on the Drake Bulldogs on Feb. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30 pm in Des Moines, IA.
Drake is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).
The Valparaiso vs. Drake Over/Under is 143.5 total points.
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Valparaiso vs. Drake Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Valparaiso vs Drake Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Drake will win this college basketball game with 61.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Valparaiso vs Drake Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Drake will cover the spread with 54.8% confidence for today’s game.
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Valparaiso Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Valparaiso have covered the Spread in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.90 Units / 25% ROI)
- Valparaiso has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.40 Units / 23% ROI)
- Valparaiso has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 32 games (+7.50 Units / 18% ROI)
- Valparaiso has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 32 games (+2.60 Units / 7% ROI)
- Valparaiso has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 32 games (+2.40 Units / 5% ROI)
Drake Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Drake has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+2.70 Units / 12% ROI)
- Drake has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 34 games (+1.95 Units / 2% ROI)
- Drake has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 34 games (+0.40 Units / 1% ROI)
Valparaiso Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Valparaiso has a 15-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.2 Units / 24.46% ROI).
- 11-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.15 Units / -8.61% ROI
- 11-12 when betting the Over for -2.2 Units / -8.7% ROI
- 12-11 when betting the Under for -0.1 Units / -0.4% ROI
Drake Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Drake has a 9-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.3 Units / -20.95% ROI).
- 10-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.55 Units / -7.45% ROI
- 14-9 when betting the Over for +4.1 Units / 16.21% ROI
- 9-14 when betting the Under for -6.4 Units / -25.3% ROI
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 has a TS% of 44% this season — tied for 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 48%
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 had an eFG% of 47% last season — tied for 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%
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 has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (333 assists/ 242 TOs) this season — tied for best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.2
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 averaged 80.3 points per game (2,569 points/32 games) last season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6
Valparaiso Defensive Stats & Trends:
Valparaiso has allowed 6.4 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 24th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8
Valparaiso has allowed opponents to shoot 44% (564/1,294) this season — 5th highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 43%
Valparaiso has forced 11.9 turnovers per game (273 turnovers/23 games) this season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.2
Valparaiso has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (147/473) this season — 3rd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 33%
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 allowed 5.6 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6
Drake allowed 59.4 points per game (2,021 points/34 games) last season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.3
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