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The Valparaiso Beacons (6-8, 0-3 MVC) host the Indiana State Sycamores (10-4, 3-0 MVC) after winning three home games in a row. The Sycamores are favored by 6.5 points in the matchup, which begins at 2:00 PM ET on Sunday, January 1, 2023. The matchup’s point total is 147.5.
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Game Info, Betting Lines for Sycamores vs. Beacons
- Game Day: Sunday, January 1, 2023
- Game Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Location: Valparaiso, Indiana
- Arena: Athletics-Recreation Center
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana State | -6.5 | 147.5 |
Indiana State Betting Stats & Information
- Indiana State has compiled a 7-3 record in games when it was favored on the moneyline (winning 70% of those games).
- The Sycamores have not played a game this season with moneyline odds of -285 or shorter.
- The Sycamores are 7-6-0 against the spread this season.
- The Beacons are 2-5 against the spread when an underdog by 6.5 points or more this year.
- The average total Indiana State has had in its games this season is 6.1 more points than this particular game’s point total.
Valparaiso Betting Stats & Info
- Valparaiso has been underdogs in eight games this season and won one (12.5%) of those contests.
- The Beacons have not entered a game this season as a bigger underdog on the moneyline than the +228 odds on them winning this game.
- The Beacons are 4-9-0 ATS this season.
- When they have played as at least 6.5-point underdogs this season, the Beacons are 2-5 against the spread.
- The average over/under in Valparaiso’s games this season is 4.1 fewer points than the point total of 147.5 for this outing.
Indiana State vs. Valparaiso Season Stat Comparison
| Indiana State Rank | Indiana State AVG | Valparaiso AVG | Valparaiso Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st | 82.1 | Points Scored | 69.6 | 237th |
| 243rd | 71.5 | Points Allowed | 73.7 | 299th |
| 218th | 32 | Rebounds | 31.5 | 237th |
| 328th | 6.7 | Off. Rebounds | 7.1 | 309th |
| 11th | 10.1 | 3pt Made | 6 | 306th |
| 42nd | 16.1 | Assists | 12.7 | 242nd |
| 150th | 12.1 | Turnovers | 12.4 | 182nd |
This Matchup’s Impact Players
Indiana State Sycamores Leaders
- Courvoisier McCauley leads the Sycamores in scoring and rebounding, accumulating 17.1 points and 5.3 boards per game.
- Cameron Henry is Indiana State’s best passer, dispensing 3.5 assists per game while scoring 11.1 PPG.
- McCauley leads the Sycamores in three-point shooting, making an average of 3.2 shots per game from beyond the arc.
Valparaiso Beacons Leaders
- Ben Krikke scores 18.1 points per game to be the top scorer for the Beacons.
- Jerome Palm puts up a stat line of 6.1 rebounds, 3.1 points and 0.4 assists per game for Valparaiso to take the top rebound spot on the team. Nick Edwards holds the top spot for assists with 4.5 per game, adding 8.5 points and 3.6 rebounds per contest.
- Quinton Green is the most prolific from deep for the Beacons, hitting 2.2 threes per game.
