Valparaiso Crusaders at Indiana State Sycamores ATS Prediction 02/29/20

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The Indiana State Sycamores (17-11, 10-7 MVC) welcome the Valparaiso Crusaders (16-14, 9-8 MVC) to Hulman Center as the regular season wraps up. Action gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 29, 2020.

Valparaiso Crusaders vs. Indiana State Sycamores ATS Odds

Both teams beat their last opponent. The Sycamores defeated the Southern Illinois Salukis 77-68, while the Crusaders beat the Missouri State Bears 89-74.

Valparaiso couldn’t miss, shooting 58.6 percent from the field. Missouri State, on the other hand, had a field goal percentage of 39.7. The Sycamores, on the other hand, had an absurd effective field goal percentage of 0.630 (above their season average of 0.516) and had a better turnover percentage (16.0 vs. 17.1). Indiana State received a boost from Jordan Barnes, who contributed 21 points. Donovan Clay, meanwhile fueled Valparaiso with 22 points and seven rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Javon Freeman-Liberty led the Crusaders to an 86-77 win. He recorded 25 points and eight rebounds. One of Valparaiso’s biggest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 18-22 (81.8 percent), while the Sycamores were just 8-14 (57.1 percent).

From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Indiana State should have a noteworthy edge. The sweet-shooting Sycamores offense ranks 82nd in the NCAA in that metric at 0.520, while the Valparaiso defense is ranked 289th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.516).

Valparaiso Crusaders at Indiana State Sycamores Betting Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Indiana State, ATS Winner – Indiana State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Valparaiso ranks 77th in three pointers attempted per game (24.4) while Indiana State ranks 264th (18.2).
  • The Crusaders rank 201st in rebounds per game (34.1) while the Sycamores rank 266th (32.0).
  • The Crusaders rank 35th in steals per game (8.0) while the Sycamores rank 190th (5.5).
  • Valparaiso ranks 28th in assists per game (15.2) while Indiana State ranks 166th (12.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Crusaders have scored an average of 74.8 points per game (2.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.8 points per game (5.3 below their season average).
  • The Sycamores have been outscored by an average of 2.0 points in their last five games. For the season, Indiana State has defeated opponents by an average of 2.2 points.