Valparaiso vs Drake Prediction 12-5-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Valparaiso vs Drake Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, December 5th, at the Charles Koch Arena.

Drake Looks for Real

Drake looks like they are for real and at this point, it looks like they could be a tournament team. This team has already beaten Miami, Florida Atlantic, and Vanderbilt so far this season. In the last game against Georgia Southern, Drake gave up only 47 points and that was enough for the victory. Daniel Abreu put up 15 points, seven rebounds, and two assists. Drake on the season is averaging 74.1 points while their defense is giving up 57.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 214th in the league while the defense is ranked 5th. Bennett Stirtz has been the top player for Drake averaging 17.3 points while shooting 44.8 percent from the field and 30 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why Drake Will Beat Valpo

• Valparaiso has lost each of its last 14 night games against Conference opponents.
• Drake has won 17 of its last 18 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Drake has won the first half in each of its last four games.

Valparaiso Looks to Bounce Back

Valparaiso faced off against DePaul in the last game, and they scored 70 points, but the defense gave up 89 points, and that led to the defeat. The Beacons shot 41.5 percent from the field, but they allowed DePaul to shoot 52.5 percent from behind the three-point line. Valparaiso had four different players that put up at least 10 points. Cooper Schweiger was the top player, putting up 19 points, eight rebounds, and one assist. Valpo on the season is averaging 79.4 points while their defense is giving up 70.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 113th in the league while the defense is ranked 162nd. Schweiger has been the top player for Valparaiso averaging 13.1 points while shooting 40.7 percent from the field. 

Valparaiso vs Drake Prediction

Give me Drake here to cruise. Drake is giving up only 57.4 points per game, and they are going to dominate here. Valparaiso is giving up 70.3 points per game, and their defense isn’t going to be good enough here. Drake is going to get the offense out to a fast start, and that will be the difference here. Valparaiso is going to struggle to get over the 60-point mark, and Drake will cruise. Back Drake against the spread here.