Valparaiso at Indiana State 2/8/23 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

The Valparaiso Beacons go back on the road Wednesday night for a game in Indiana against the Indiana State Sycamores. Valparaiso comes into Wednesday five games below .500 after losing through the last four including two in a row following a 3 point overtime loss to Drake. Offensively Valparaiso struggled making only 38.5% of their shots and 35.3% from beyond the arc, while turning the ball over 11 times in the loss. Defensively Valparaiso did play well holding Drake under 40% but allowed 43.5% from the free throw line as Drake scored 85 points including nineteen in the overtime.

Ben Krikke is the offensive leader for Valparaiso this season averaging 18.5 points per game on 53.5% shooting to go along with a team leading six rebounds as well. Kobe King averages 16.5 points and Quinton Green is scoring 10.6 points per game as well. Nick Edwards averages 7.8 points and a team leading 5.2 assists.

Indiana State continues to homestead Wednesday night seven games above .500 riding a three-game win streak after a 43 point blowout of Murray State. Defensively Indiana State dominated the game allowing only 56 points on 37.3% shooting and forced 12 total turnovers. Offensively Indiana State was lights out as well scoring 99 points on nearly 57% shooting and 50% from beyond the arc.

Courvoisier McCauley leads the Indiana State offense this season averaging 16.5 points per game on 44.1% shooting go along with a team leading 5.8 assists as well. Cooper Neese is averaging 10.5 points and Robbie Avila averages 10 points per game as well. Cameron Henry chips in a second best 10.8 points to go along with a team leading 3.9 assists.