Valparaiso vs Missouri State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 17

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Missouri State head coach Dana Ford reacts as he watches his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Loyola Chicago in Chicago, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022.
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  • Missouri State (14-11) is a -12.5 point favorite vs Valparaiso (14-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • Valparaiso / Missouri State TV channel: ESPN+

The Valparaiso Beacons (14-11) visit Great Southern Bank Arena to take on the Missouri State Bears (14-11) on Feb. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Springfield, MO.

Missouri State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-115).

The Valparaiso vs. Missouri State Over/Under is 144.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Valparaiso+12.5 -105O 144.5 -105+600
Missouri State -12.5 -115U 144.5 -115-900

Valparaiso vs Missouri State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Missouri State will win this college basketball game with 89.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Valparaiso vs Missouri State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Missouri State will cover the spread with 54.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Valparaiso has hit the 1H Moneyline in 3 of their last 14 away games (+12.10 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Valparaiso have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 14 away games (+5.60 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Valparaiso has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.50 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Valparaiso has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.70 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Valparaiso has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.00 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Missouri State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 30 games (+7.85 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Missouri State has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 29 games (+6.65 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Missouri State have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+4.50 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Missouri State has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 30 games (+1.90 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Missouri State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 30 games (+1.90 Units / 5% ROI)

Valparaiso Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Valparaiso has a 14-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.85 Units / 6.7% ROI).

  • 5-17 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.45 Units / -41.72% ROI
  • 13-12 when betting the Over for -0.2 Units / -0.72% ROI
  • 12-13 when betting the Under for -2.15 Units / -7.86% ROI

Missouri State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Missouri State has a 13-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.9 Units / 3.27% ROI).

  • 12-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.75 Units / 8.54% ROI
  • 12-13 when betting the Over for -2.3 Units / -8.35% ROI
  • 13-12 when betting the Under for -0.15 Units / -0.55% ROI

Valparaiso Offensive Stats & Trends:

Valparaiso is shooting 41% (596/1,457) this season — 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Valparaiso has averaged 1.12 points per shot (1,630 points/1,457 shots) this season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Valparaiso has made 6.5 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 27th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Valparaiso has 16.1 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.6

Missouri State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Missouri State has 602 offensive rebounds since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Missouri Valley Teams

Missouri State has averaged 68.1 points per game (3,812 points/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 26th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.5

Missouri State is shooting 31% from three (174/556) this season — tied for 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Missouri State has averaged 11.8 assists per game (658 assists/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 29th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.3

Valparaiso Defensive Stats & Trends:

Valparaiso has averaged 6.3 steals per game (151 steals/24 games) this season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Valparaiso has allowed opponents to shoot 46% (642/1,398) this season — 31st highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Valparaiso has forced 11.6 turnovers per game (651 turnovers/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Valparaiso has allowed an average of 1.26 points per shot (4,133 points/3,280 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 38th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Missouri State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Missouri State has forced 10.8 turnovers per game (605 turnovers/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Missouri State has averaged 29.4 defensive rebounds per game (706 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Missouri State has allowed an average of 1.13 points per shot (1,703 points/1,501 shots) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.21

Missouri State has averaged 4.5 steals per game (108 steals/24 games) this season — tied for 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8


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