Valparaiso vs Evansville Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 17

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 17, 2024, 11:54 AM
  • Evansville (10-6) is a -6.5 point favorite vs Valparaiso (10-6)
  • Total (Over/Under): 141.5 points
  • Valparaiso / Evansville TV channel: ESPN+

The Valparaiso Beacons (10-6) visit Ford Center to take on the Evansville Purple Aces (10-6) on Jan. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Evansville, IN.

Evansville is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-115).

The Valparaiso vs. Evansville Over/Under is 141.5 total points.

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Valparaiso vs. Evansville Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Valparaiso+6.5 -105O 141.5 -110+240
Evansville -6.5 -115U 141.5 -110-300

Valparaiso vs Evansville Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Evansville will win this college basketball game with 68.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Valparaiso vs Evansville Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Valparaiso will cover the spread with 52.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Valparaiso has hit the 1H Moneyline in 4 of their last 14 away games (+13.85 Units / 96% ROI)
  • Valparaiso have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.80 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Valparaiso has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.35 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Valparaiso has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Valparaiso has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 14 away games (+0.95 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Evansville has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.85 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Evansville has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 14 games at home (+3.55 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Evansville has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+3.15 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Evansville has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+3.00 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Evansville have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 14 games at home (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)

Valparaiso Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Valparaiso has a 10-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.4 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 4-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.5 Units / -100% ROI
  • 5-11 when betting the Over for -7.1 Units / 86.96% ROI
  • 11-5 when betting the Under for +5.5 Units / -100% ROI

Evansville Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Evansville has a 10-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.4 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 9-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +6 Units / -100% ROI
  • 6-10 when betting the Over for -5 Units / 86.96% ROI
  • 10-6 when betting the Under for +3.45 Units / -100% ROI

Valparaiso Offensive Stats & Trends:

Valparaiso has averaged 1.11 points per shot (1,131 points/1,016 shots) this season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Valparaiso is shooting 40% (409/1,016) this season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Valparaiso has averaged 66.5 points per game (1,131 points/17 games) this season — lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 74.2

Valparaiso has an eFG% of 46% this season — 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Evansville Offensive Stats & Trends:

Evansville has averaged 1.14 points per shot (3,291 points/2,890 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Evansville has an eFG% of 47% since the start of the 2022-23 season — 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Evansville has a TS% of 44% since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Evansville is shooting 42% (1,211/2,890) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 16th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Valparaiso Defensive Stats & Trends:

Valparaiso has averaged 6.3 steals per game (107 steals/17 games) this season — 5th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Valparaiso has allowed 72.7 points per game (3,562 points/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 69.1

Valparaiso has allowed 71.0 points per game (1,207 points/17 games) this season — 5th highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 69.9

Valparaiso has forced 13.1 turnovers per game (222 turnovers/17 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.3

Evansville Defensive Stats & Trends:

Evansville has averaged 6.9 steals per game (336 steals/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Evansville has averaged 6.6 steals per game (112 steals/17 games) this season — 5th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Evansville has 112 steals this season — 5th most among Missouri Valley Teams

Evansville has allowed opponents to shoot 46% (1,316/2,855) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 19th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%


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