Lindenwood Lions vs Valparaiso Beacons Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Lindenwood vs Valparaiso NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Valparaiso.

Lindenwood vs Valparaiso Prediction

Betting on today's Lions and Beacons game? Catch the action at Athletics-Recreation Center in Valparaiso, IN, as the Beacons hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Valparaiso as the -10.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 144.5 points.

Lindenwood vs. Valparaiso Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Lindenwood Lions at Valparaiso Beacons
Where: Valparaiso at Athletics-Recreation Center
Date: Thursday, November 21st
Betting Odds VALP -10.5, JAC +392 | VALP -537 O/U 144.5

Lions Preview: Can the Lions Lock in a Road Win?

Lindenwood Lions Recent Game/Games

The Lions edged out a 75-74 win over Stonehill on Sunday, November 17th. Playing at home, Lindenwood entered the game as +2 underdogs but managed to cover the spread with the victory.

After trailing 36-35 at halftime, the Lions scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. The game’s total points reached 149, surpassing the O/U line of 136.

Lions Offense Breakdown

Anias Futrell led the Lions with 24 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 43.8% from the field and 42.9% from three. Josh Morgan added 16 points, hitting 4 threes at a 50% clip, despite shooting just 28.6% overall.

Hermann Koffi and Ethan Meuser were efficient, with Koffi shooting 71.4% and Meuser hitting 80% of his shots, including 4 of 5 from deep. The Lions shot 40.7% as a team, with 8 assists and 15 offensive rebounds, finishing 8 of 25 from three-point range.

Lions Team Defense

Even with Lindenwood's defense holding them to 40% shooting, the opposing team managed to score 74 points. They shot 47% from two-point range, hitting 16 of their 34 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the team went 8/25, shooting 32%. They also capitalized at the free-throw line, making 19 of 24 attempts for 79%. Lindenwood gave up 15 offensive rebounds in the game.

Beacons Preview: Does Valparaiso Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?

Valparaiso Beacons Recent Game/Games

The Beacons dropped a 75-67 decision to Cleveland State on Tuesday, November 12th, at home. Valparaiso entered the game as -3.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread.

After leading 31-28 at halftime, Valparaiso allowed 47 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36. The game’s total points of 142 fell short of the 149 O/U line.

Beacons Offense Breakdown

Valparaiso's offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 41.8% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 19 attempts for 21.1%, leading to an effective field goal percentage of 45.5%. At the free-throw line, they connected on 19 of 24 attempts, good for 79.2%.

Dylan Arnett was a force inside, shooting 75% from the field and grabbing 14 rebounds. Devon Ellis and Tahj Staveskie also contributed 19 points, with Staveskie knocking down 3 of 5 threes and dishing out 6 assists. Valparaiso recorded 12 offensive rebounds and 8 assists as a team.

Beacons Team Defense

Valparaiso's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 41% from the field on 23 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, Valparaiso allowed 52% shooting, with the other team hitting 19 of 36 two-point shots.

From three-point range, Valparaiso held their opponents to just 21% shooting, as they made only 4 of 19 attempts. The Beacons also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 19 for 79%. Valparaiso allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.

Lions vs Beacons Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past ten road matchups, Lindenwood has an ATS record of 3-7 while averaging 61 per game. The team went 1-9 overall in these games.
Through their last three home games, Valparaiso has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 59 points per game.
The last three games that Lindenwood was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
Going back to their last three games as the favorite, the Beacons have a straight up record of 0-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 0-3.