Indiana State vs Valparaiso Prediction 1/8/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Indiana State vs Valparaiso Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, January 8th, at the Athletics-Recreation Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Sycamores’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Crusaders’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Indiana State

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Valparaiso

-Recent betting trends in games played between Indiana State and Valparaiso

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Sycamores and Crusaders. 

Valparaiso Has Confidence

Valparaiso has confidence heading into this game and they have won two games in a row. In the last game against Northern Iowa, the Crusaders scored 80 points and they ended up winning seven points. Jefferson Monegro put up 20 points, five rebounds, and three assists. There were three different players that put up at least 10 points. Two games ago against Missouri State, it wasn’t a dominant game but they were able to secure the 73-72  victory. The Beacons on the season are averaging 79.5 points per game while their defense is giving up 72.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 87th in the league, while the defense is ranked 218th. Cooper Schwieger is averaging 14.1 points while shooting 48.4 percent from the field. There are three different players that are averaging at least 10 points per game. 

Can Indiana State Build on the Last Game

Indiana State in the last game faced off against Evansville and they scored 66 points and they ended up winning by four points. Jaden Daughtry had a strong game putting up 26 points and four rebounds. Samage Teel also had a strong game putting up eight points, seven assists, and four rebounds. Two games ago against Bradley, they were competitive, but they ended up losing 90-89. They forced the overtime period, but they ended up losing. Indiana State on the season is averaging 83.4 points while the defense is giving up 76.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 33rd in the league while the defense is ranked 310th. Samage Teel is averaging 17.1 points while shooting 55.2 percent from the field and 37.33 percent from behind the three-point line.

Why Indiana State Will Beat Valparaiso

• Valparaiso has lost each of its last eight home night games against the Missouri Valley Conference.
• Indiana State has won eight of its last nine road games against Conference opponents.
• Indiana State has won the first half in each of its last six night games against Valparaiso.

Indiana State vs Valparaiso Prediction

Even on the road, Indiana State is going to have no issue getting the job done here. Indiana State is averaging 83.4 points per game and they are going to put on a show here. This Valpo defense has been a major issue all season and they are going to really struggle to get an offense going here. It’s going to be a balanced attack on offense, and Indiana State is going to get the job done. Back Indiana State against the spread here.