The Bulldogs will play the Crusaders on Tuesday, December 19th, 2023. Your timezone's tip off time is 2:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Samford and Valparaiso basketball teams will play on Tuesday, December 19th, 2023 as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to roll along. Now that both teams have a few games under their belts, let’s size up this matchup by looking at some performance metrics and key stats.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Samford currently has a 100.00 conference power ranking so far in the 2023-24 season. The SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Valparaiso is 94.67.
- Away Samford - Samford heads into this game with a 0-2 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the Southern Conference for away team wins.
- Home Valparaiso - Valparaiso will host Samford sporting a 4-3 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the Missouri Valley Conference for home team wins for the 2023-24 season.
- Conference Win Percentage - Samford currently ranks 1st (0.000) in the Southern Conference, with Valparaiso now standing 3rd (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Missouri Valley Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Samford has a 0.818 overall win percentage. Their opponent, Valparaiso, has a 0.364 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Samford has a 9-2 regular season overall record. Valparaiso has notched a 4-7 standing so far in the 2023-24 college basketball season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hocus pocus! It's game time, folks! On December 19th, 2023, the mighty Samford faces Valparaiso. Samford, with a stellar 9-2 record, takes on Valparaiso, struggling at 4-7. College basketball conference records are crucial, as they determine tournament seeds. Samford stands at 0-0 in the Southern Conference, while Valparaiso struggles at 0-2 in the Missouri Valley Conference.
Samford brings a roaring 9-game winning streak, while Valparaiso suffers from a 5-game losing streak. Oh, the magic of competition! Our point spread, total, and moneyline tables show the best lines and odds for this matchup. Place a bet at BetMGM, BetWay, or Betrivers for a chance to feel the enchantment of victory.
Now, let's review each team's futures odds and current standings below. Samford, with their impressive overall record, has a bright future ahead. Valparaiso, on the other hand, has some catching up to do. But fear not, for anything can happen on the court of sorcery. So gather round, my fellow basketball disciples, for an evening of captivating plays and thrilling shots. The clash between Samford and Valparaiso promises to be a spellbinding battle.
Best Bulldogs at Crusaders Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Samford is a -8.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Valparaiso is a +8.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 157.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 157.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Samford is a -400 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Valparaiso is a +310 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Samford
Valparaiso
12/19/23 2:00pm EST | -8.5 -115+8.5 -105 |
Underdog Valparaiso - Valparaiso bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +8.5 Valparaiso underdog bet wins if they lose by 8 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 9 or more.
Favorite Samford - Samford bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -8.5 Samford favorite bet wins if they win by 9 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 8 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Samford at Valparaiso Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Samford
Valparaiso
First to 5 Points
12/19/23 2:00pm EST | -155+110Bet |
Samford
Valparaiso
First to 10 Points
12/19/23 2:00pm EST | -175+125Bet |
Samford
Valparaiso
First to 15 Points
12/19/23 2:00pm EST | -190+135Bet |
Samford
Valparaiso
Game to Overtime
12/19/23 2:00pm EST | Yes +1350No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Missouri Valley | ||||||||
| Valparaiso | 7-25 | 0.219 | 6-11 | 1-13 | 3-17 | +14 | 0.150 | L1 |
| Southern | ||||||||
| Samford | 29-6 | 0.829 | 18-0 | 8-5 | 15-3 | - | 0.833 | L1 |
Samford & Valparaiso Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
Samford Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Samford YR: futures available
Valparaiso Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Valparaiso YR: futures available
Samford & Valparaiso Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Samford vs Valparaiso College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, December 19th, 2023 at 2:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Samford vs Valparaiso Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Samford vs Valparaiso Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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