North Dakota at Valparaiso 11/17/19 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

The North Dakota Fighting Hawks are set to visit Athletics-Recreation Center in Valparaiso, Indiana for a non-conference clash against the Valparaiso Crusaders. The North Dakota Fighting Hawks come into this matchup with a 1-1 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their recent road game against the Gonzaga Bulldogs, 97-66. Leading the way for the North Dakota Fighting Hawks was senior guard Marlon Stewart as he recorded 21 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists. Sophomore forward Filip Rebraca had a productive game for the Fighting Hawks as he contributed 16 points and 13 rebounds.

The North Dakota Fighting Hawks struggled shooting the ball against the Gonzaga Bulldogs as they connected on 25 of their 72 field goal attempts (34.7%), and they were slightly worse from behind the three-point line (22.6%). The North Dakota Fighting Hawks won the turnover battle against the Gonzaga Bulldogs (10-6), but they were dominated by the Bulldogs in the rebounding department (53-29).

The Valparaiso Crusaders come into this matchup with a 2-1 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning their recent road game against the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars, 89-76. Leading the way for the Valparaiso Crusaders was sophomore guard Javon Freeman-Liberty as he recorded 30 points and 13 rebounds. Junior guard Nick Robinson had a productive game for the Crusaders as he contributed 19 points and 8 rebounds.

The Valparaiso Crusaders had a good shooting game against the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars as they connected on 29 of their 61 field goal attempts (47.5%), and they were slightly worse from behind the three-point line (35%). The Valparaiso Crusaders lost the turnover battle against the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars (14-12), but they edged out the Cougars in the rebounding department (44-36).