The Missouri State Bears (5-0) are 2.5-point favorites as they attempt to build on a five-game winning streak when they visit the Valparaiso Crusaders (3-6) on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Athletics-Recreation Center. The contest airs at 2:00 PM ET. The matchup has a point total of 142.5.
Betting Information
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri State | -2.5 | -118 | -104 | 142.5 | -110 | -110 | -156 | 132 |
Total Facts
- In three of five games (60%) this year, the Bears and their opponents have combined for this matchup’s over/under of 142.5 points.
- In four of nine outings (44.4%) this year, Valparaiso and its opponents have combined to score more than 142.5 points.
- These teams average a combined 151.7 points per game, 9.2 more points than the over/under of 142.5 set for this game.
- Opponents of the two teams average a combined 5.1 fewer points per game (137.4) than this game’s total of 142.5 points.
- The Bears average point total in outings this year is 149, 6.5 points higher than the total in this game.
- Crusaders games this year have averaged an over/under of 140.1 points, 2.4 less than the point total in this matchup.
Missouri State Betting Information
- Against the spread, Missouri State has been strong this season, posting a 3-0-1 record.
- The Bears have posted a winning record of 2-0-1 against the spread when the spread is -2.5 or higher.
- The Bears have failed to combine with their opponents to reach the over/under just 1 times in 4 games this season.
Valparaiso Betting Information
- Valparaiso has covered the spread in fewer than half of its games, going 1-4-1 ATS.
- The Crusaders have gone 1-1 against the spread when they are at least a 2.5-point underdog.
- The Crusaders and their opponents have hit the over in half of their matchups this season — 3 of 6.
Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Game Type | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9/2021 | Missouri State | -3 | 143.5 | -159 | +132 | Regular Season | 81-68 MSRST |
| 3/7/2020 | Missouri State | -2.5 | 139.5 | -145 | +119 | Conference Tournament | 89-82 VALP |
| 2/25/2020 | Valparaiso | -1 | 142 | -115 | -107 | Regular Season | 89-74 VALP |
| 1/23/2020 | Missouri State | -4 | 140.5 | -187 | +153 | Regular Season | 67-60 MSRST |
| 1/29/2019 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Regular Season | 55-54 MSRST |
| 1/5/2019 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Regular Season | 82-66 VALP |
Missouri State Leaders
- The Bears leader in rebounds and assist is Gaige Prim, who pulls down 9.0 rebounds and gives out 4.0 assists per game along with scoring 17.6 points per contest.
- Isiaih Mosley leads Missouri State in scoring, averaging 23.0 per game to go with 5.8 rebounds and 3.6 assists.
- Ja’Monta Black paces his teammates on the Bears with 3.1 made threes per contest.
- The Missouri State steals leader is Black, who averages 1.1 takeaways per game, while its blocks leader is Prim, who compiles 1.9 rejections per contest.
Valparaiso Leaders
- Donovan Clay sits atop the Crusaders leaderboards for both scoring and rebounding with 12.6 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.
- The Crusaders’ top assist machine is Daniel Sackey with a stat line of 3.9 assists, 5.0 points, and 1.9 rebounds per game.
- Connor Barrett’s 1.8 made threes per game lead the Crusaders.
- Valparaiso’s leader in steals is Nick Robinson (1.5 per game), and its leader in blocks is Clay (1.7 per game).
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