Illinois State vs Valparaiso Picks and Prediction – 3/3/2024

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Last Updated: 03/02/2024 at 8:42 PM ET

Valparaiso vs Illinois State Prediction and Picks - 3/3/24
Game Start: 3/3/2024, 7:00 PM UTC

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The Illinois State Redbirds will take on the Valparaiso Beacons on Sunday. Illinois State is 15-15 on the season and rank 7th in the Missouri Valley. The Redbirds are 4-7 on the road this season. Illinois State has two players who are averaging double digit points scored per game. Stay up to date with our expert's college basketball picks. 

The Illinois State Redbirds beat Missouri State in their last game 75-75. Malachi Poindexter and Johnny Kinziger each scored 20 points. Myles Foster added 16 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. Darius Burford leads Illinois State on the season with an average of 13.2 points scored per game. 

The Valparaiso Beacons are 6-24 on the season and rank 12th in the Missouri Valley. Valparaiso is riding an eleven game losing streak into Sunday. The Beacons are averaging 7.3 made three pointers per game. Valparaiso beat Illinois State back in January by 9 points. 

The Valparaiso Beacons lost to Northern Iowa in their last game played 68-54. Jerome Palm led the way with 14 points. Kasper Sepp added 9 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. Isaiah Stafford leads Valparaiso on the season with an average of 16.6 points scored per game. 

Illinois State vs Valparaiso Prediction

Illinois State vs Valparaiso Pick Analysis

Betting Trends for Valparaiso vs Illinois State

Illinois State

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Illinois State's last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Illinois State's last 5 games against an opponent in the Missouri Valley conference.

Valparaiso

The total has gone OVER in 10 of Valparaiso's last 13 games.
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Valparaiso's last 10 games played on a Sunday.

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Valparaiso Beacons +5

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The Valparaiso Beacons have covered the spread in 17 games this season. Valparaiso looks to beat Illinois State for a second time this season. The Beacons are struggling to find the win column but show value as a home underdog. Expect a tight game throughout. Final Score Prediction, Illinois State Redbirds win but the Valparaiso Beacons cover ATS 65-64.