| MATCHUP | Valparaiso Beacons | Indiana State Sycamores |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 10-11 | 9-13 |
| Spread | +2.5 -110 | -2.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +120 | -142 |
| Total | Over 145.5 (-108) | Under 145.5 (-112) |
| Where | Hulman Center, Terre Haute, IN | |
| When | Saturday, January 31, 2026 | |
| Time | 01:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Valparaiso Crusaders and Indiana State Sycamores meet Saturday in the college basketball action at the Hulman Center. Here’s a Valparaiso vs Indiana State Prediction. This article will include a Valparaiso vs Indiana State Pick.
Valparaiso Crusaders Betting Preview
The Valparaiso Crusaders lost to Belmont, beat Southern Illinois, and they play Bradley next. Valparaiso has split its last 8 games.
The Valparaiso Crusaders are averaging 71.1 points on 41.1 percent shooting and allowing 70.1 points on 43.3 percent shooting. Owen Dease is averaging 14.1 points and 3.7 rebounds, while JT Pettigrew is averaging 10.9 points and 5.9 rebounds. Rakim Chaney is dishing 3 assists and Brody Whitaker is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Valparaiso Crusaders are shooting 32.3 percent from beyond the arc and 72.1 percent from the free throw line. The Valparaiso Crusaders are allowing 31.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.5 rebounds per game.
Indiana State Sycamores Betting Preview
The Indiana State Sycamores lost to UIC and Drake, and they play Evansville next. Indiana State has lost 7 of its last 8 games.
The Indiana State Sycamores are averaging 75.5 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 75.2 points on 44.3 percent shooting. Ian Scott is averaging 14.3 points and 6.9 rebounds, while Camp Wagner is averaging 12.1 points and 4.8 rebounds. Sterling Young is the third double-digit scorer and Derek Vorst is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Indiana State Sycamores are shooting 31 percent from beyond the arc and 69.3 percent from the free throw line. The Indiana State Sycamores are allowing 32.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Indiana State Sycamores will win
- Valparaiso has lost 15 of its last 16 road games following a home loss.
- Indiana State has won six of its last seven home games against Valparaiso at Hulman Center.
- Indiana State has won the first half in each of its last five home games against Valparaiso.
Why the Valparaiso Beacons will win
- Indiana State has lost each of its last six day games against the Missouri Valley Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of Indiana State’s last 11 day games against the Missouri Valley Conference have produced a total of 146+ points.
- Three of Valparaiso’s last four games at Hulman Center have produced a total of 146+ points.
Valparaiso vs Indiana State Prediction
You can make a case for Valparaiso and the bucket, as it’s covered 8 of its last 10 games. The problem is Valparaiso hasn’t had any success on the road this season and has had issues playing up to its competition. Indiana State has seen 7 of its 9 wins come at home, and it’s due for a bounce-back effort after getting smacked silly lately against better teams. Outside of a loss to Drake, Indiana State has been a big underdog during this 4-game losing streak. At home, this is a chance Indiana State can catch its breath and strop the bleeding. We’re only laying a bucket. give me Indiana State for the much needed victory.