Ball State at Valparaiso 12/17/18 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions
On Monday, the Ball State Cardinals visit Athletics-Recreation Center in Valparaiso, Indiana to play the Valparaiso Crusaders. The Cardinals fell to 6-4 on the season following an 89-77 loss to the Evansville Purple Aces last Saturday. The Cardinals led at the half by eight points but could not hold the lead and were outscored by 20 points after the break.
Derrik Smits leads the Crusaders in scoring and rebounding with averages of 14.5 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. Two other Crusaders are averaging double figures in scoring. Deion Lavender leads the Crusaders in assists with an average of 5.9 per game. Valparaiso is shooting 47.9% from the field and 34.9% from 3-point territory.
Betting Trends for vs
Valparaiso has covered the number in 4 of its last 5 played on Monday and 5 of its last 7 versus an opponent with a winning record straight up. Ball State on the other hand has failed to covered 9 of its last 10 following a loss straight up and 5 of its last 6 following a loss ATS. Final Score Prediction, Valparaiso Crusaders win and cover ATS 73-71.