The Valparaiso Crusaders (6-9) are 1-point favorites as they try to extend a three-game winning streak when they visit the Evansville Purple Aces (3-6) on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Ford Center. The contest airs at 4:00 PM ET on ESP3. The over/under in the matchup is set at 129.
Betting Information
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valparaiso | -1 | -109 | -112 | 129 | -108 | -113 | -115 | -106 |
Computer Picks
| ATS | Over/Under | Score Prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Evansville (+1) | Over (129) | Evansville 69 Valparaiso 68 |
Total Facts
- The Crusaders and their opponents have combined for 129 points — this matchup’s point total — in 12 of 15 games (80%) this season.
- Evansville and its opponents have combined to score more than 129 points in six of nine games (66.7%) this season.
- The Crusaders and the Purple Aces combine to average 2.9 more points per game than the over/under of 129 set for this game.
- Opponents of these two teams have averaged a combined 141.9 points per game, 12.9 more than the over/under for this matchup.
- The average point total for Crusaders games this year is 10.8 more points than the total of 129 in this matchup.
- The average over/under for Purple Aces games this season is five more points than the point total of 129 for this outing.
Valparaiso Betting Information
- The Crusaders have struggled a bit against the spread this season, posting a 4-7-1 record.
- When favored by at least 1 points, the Crusaders have struggled to a 1-2 record ATS this season.
- The Crusaders have typically run under the total this season, reaching the over/under in 5 of 12 games (41.7%).
Evansville Betting Information
- The Purple Aces have a 2-7 record against the spread, covering in only 22.2% of their outings.
- When they are at least 1-point underdogs, the Purple Aces have a record ATS of 1-3.
- The Purple Aces and their opponents have hit the over in fewer than half of their games this year — 4 of 9 (44.4%).
Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Game Type | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5/2020 | Valparaiso | -7 | 133 | -331 | +255 | Conference Tournament | 58-55 VALP |
| 1/26/2020 | Valparaiso | -12.5 | 143 | -1033 | +640 | Regular Season | 67-65 VALP |
| 1/4/2020 | Evansville | -1.5 | 146.5 | -125 | +102 | Regular Season | 81-79 VALP |
| 3/2/2019 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Regular Season | 65-63 EVANS |
| 2/2/2019 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Regular Season | 64-53 EVANS |
Valparaiso Leaders
- The scoring leader for the Crusaders this season is Ben Krikke, who averages 12.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 0.7 assists per game.
- Donovan Clay leads Valparaiso in rebounding, averaging 5.5 per game, while Daniel Sackey leads the team in assists, distributing an average of 4.5 in each contest.
- Connor Barrett contributes the bulk of the Crusaders’ three-point shooting production. He knocks down 1.8 threes per game to pace the squad.
- The Valparaiso steals leader is Nick Robinson, who averages 1.5 takeaways per game, while its blocks leader is Clay, who compiles 1.6 rejections per contest.
Evansville Leaders
- Jawaun Newton is at the top of the Purple Aces scoring leaderboard with 12.5 points per game. He also collects 3.6 rebounds and racks up 2.5 assists per game.
- The Purple Aces’ leader in rebounds is Jax Levitch with 5.8 per outing, and their leader in assists is Shamar Givance with 4.1 per game.
- Noah Frederking leads the Purple Aces in three-point shooting with an average of 2.6 made threes per game.
- Evansville’s leader in steals is Givance with 1.2 per game, and its leader in blocks is Evan Kuhlman with 0.9 per game.
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