Western Michigan vs Valparaiso Prediction 12-20-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Western Michigan vs Valparaiso prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, December 20th at University Arena in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Western Michigan Broncos Betting Preview

The Western Michigan Broncos are 3-7 this season after they lost to North Dakota State by a score of 98-62 in their last game. Western Michigan trailed 49-28 at halftime and allowed 49 more points in the second half in the loss. The Broncos shot 38.7% from the field, 38.5% on three-pointers, and 69.2% on free throws in the game. Chansey Willis Jr. led Western Michigan with 22 points and five assists in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Broncos lost to St. Thomas by a score of 77-71 and Dayton by a score of 77-69. Western Michigan has scored 71 points per game and they have allowed 73.3 points per game, while also averaging 38.8 rebounds and 11.8 assists per game this season. Chansey Willis Jr. is averaging 17.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game, while Western Michigan is shooting 42.8% from the field, 68.6% on free throws, and 30.4% on three-pointers this year. 

Valparaiso Beacons Betting Preview

The Valparaiso Beacons are 5-5 this year after they lost to Ohio State by a score of 95-73 in their last game. Valparaiso trailed 41-30 at halftime and allowed 54 points in the second half in the loss. The Beacons shot 35.8% from the field, 20.8% on three-pointers, and 87% on free throws in the game. All Wright led Valpo with 22 points and four rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Beacons defeated Central Michigan by a score of 93-77 but lost to Drake and DePaul before that. Valparaiso has scored 78.2 points per game and they have allowed 73 points per game, while also averaging 36.3 rebounds and 12.5 assists per game this season. Tyler Schmidt is averaging 12.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game, while Valparaiso is shooting 42.6% from the field, 82.5% on free throws, and 31.9% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Valparaiso will beat Western Michigan

• Western Michigan has lost 11 of its last 12 games against non-conference opponents at University Arena.
• Valparaiso has won each of its last four day games against the Mid-American Conference.
• Western Michigan has lost the first half in eight of its last nine day games against non-conference opponents at University Arena.

Total Points Facts

• Thirteen of Western Michigan’s last 14 day games against non-conference opponents at University Arena have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.
• Each of Valparaiso’s last four games against non-conference opponents has produced a total of 159+ points.

Western Michigan vs Valparaiso Prediction 

Western Michigan comes into this matchup on a three-game losing streak and they just allowed 98 points in their last game, so they will look to bounce back at home. The Broncos are shooting just 42.8% from the field and they only have two wins against D-1 opponents. Valparaiso has dropped three of their last four games and while they are shooting just 42.6% from the field, they are scoring over 78 points per game. The Beacons have looked like the better team early in this season and they gave Drake a good game. Take Valparaiso here.