Valparaiso vs Indiana State 2/5/22 College Basketball Picks, Predictions, Odds
Indiana State Sycamores (9-12) vs. Valparaiso Beacons (10-12)
February 5, 2022 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Valparaiso Beacons -2 / Indiana State Sycamores +2; Over/Under: -138.5
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The Indiana State Sycamores and Valparaiso Crusaders meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Athletics-Recreation Center. The Indiana State Sycamores need a win after losing six of their last seven games. The Valparaiso Crusaders need a win after losing six of their last eight games.
The Indiana State Sycamores are averaging 72.1 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 71 points on 43.1 percent shooting. Cameron Henry is averaging 14.4 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Cooper Neese is averaging 14.1 points and 4 rebounds. Micah Thomas is the third double-digit scorer and Xavier Bledson is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Indiana State Sycamores are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 75.4 percent from the free throw line. The Indiana State Sycamores are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.5 rebounds per game.
The Valparaiso Crusaders are averaging 71.4 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 70.5 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Ben Krikke is averaging 14.7 points and 4.2 rebounds, while Kobe King is averaging 14.2 points and 4.4 rebounds. Kevion Taylor is the third double-digit scorer and Sheldon Edwards is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Valparaiso Crusaders are shooting 33.2 percent from beyond the arc and 74.9 percent from the free throw line. The Valparaiso Crusaders are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.4 rebounds per game.
The Sycamores are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog and 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. The Beacons are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Saturday games and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games. The under is 7-2 in Sycamores last 9 Saturday games. The over is 7-3 in Beacons last 10 overall.
I’m not running to the window to back either of these slumping teams, but if forced to pick, give me the Valparaiso Beacons at home. Valparaiso wins at home by an average of 6.2 points, and Indiana State loses on the road by an average of 11.4 points. It’s Valparaiso at home and the small chalk or pass. Both of these teams are riding the struggle bus.
