Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Valparaiso vs Indiana State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Terre Haute.
Valparaiso vs Indiana State Prediction
Looking to win big? The Beacons and Sycamores face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Sycamores are hosting the game at Hulman Center in Terre Haute, IN. The over/under for this game is set at 160 points, and Indiana State is favored by -5 vs. Valparaiso in a Missouri Valley conference matchup.
Valparaiso vs. Indiana State Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Valparaiso Beacons at Indiana State Sycamores
- Where: Terre Haute at Hulman Center
- Date: Wednesday, February 5th
- Betting Odds INDST -5, VALP +176 | INDST -214 O/U 160
Beacons Preview: Will Valparaiso Find a Way to Win on the Road?
Valparaiso Beacons Recent Game/Games
Valparaiso’s season record dropped to 8-13 after an 86-78 road loss to Illinois State on Saturday. The Beacons entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.
Valpo trailed 45-38 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap, as both teams scored over 40 points in the second half. The game’s total points of 164 exceeded the over/under line of 144.5.
Beacons Offense Breakdown
Valparaiso's offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 48.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.9%. They hit 37% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 27 attempts, and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, making 12 of 13 shots for a 92.3% rate.
Chase Walker led the way with 24 points, shooting 81.8% from the field and adding 7 assists. Dalton Banks contributed 17 points on 77.8% shooting, while Johnny Kinziger added 15 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep and dishing out 6 assists. All Wright finished with 20 points despite shooting 41.2% overall.
Beacons Team Defense
Valparaiso's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 86 points on 56% shooting from the field. The Beacons allowed their opponent to hit 71% of their two-point attempts, with 22 makes on 31 shots.
From beyond the arc, Valparaiso's opponent connected on 11 of 27 threes, shooting 40%. They also went 9/12 from the free-throw line, hitting 75% of their foul shots. Valparaiso gave up 6 offensive rebounds.
Sycamores Preview: Will Indiana State Win at Home?
Indiana State Sycamores Recent Game/Games
Indiana State improved to 9-12 on the season with an 88-83 win over UIC on Saturday. The Sycamores were +8 point underdogs heading into the game, but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.
Indiana State led 52-41 at halftime, but UIC made things interesting by outscoring the Sycamores 42-36 in the second half. The total points for the game hit 171, going over the 162.5-point line.
Sycamores Offense Breakdown
Indiana State put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54%. They hit 11 of 27 from beyond the arc, good for 40.7%, and connected on 21 of 29 free throws, shooting 72.4% from the line.
Camp Wagner led the way with 22 points, hitting 5 of 9 threes, while Filip Skobalj and Ahmad Henderson II each added 20 points. The Sycamores dished out 20 assists and grabbed 16 offensive rebounds, with Aaron Gray pulling down 10 boards.
Sycamores Team Defense
Indiana State's defense gave up 83 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 41% from the field, hitting 29 of 70 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 20 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.
From three-point range, Indiana State's defense saw their opponents make 9 of 29 shots, a 31% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 19 times, where they converted 16 free throws, an 84% clip. Indiana State gave up 11 offensive rebounds.
Beacons vs Sycamores Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last three games away from home, the Beacons have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-1-1 vs. the spread. The team averaged 71 points per game in this stretch.
- Across their ten previous home games, Indiana State has an ATS mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 5-5 while averaging 80 points per game.
- Looking back on the team's last three games as the underdog, the Beacons have a straight up record of 0-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.
- Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Sycamores have a straight up record of 6-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-5-1.
Valparaiso vs Indiana State Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Indiana State -5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.