The Crusaders will play the Purple Aces on Wednesday, January 17th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:00 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
Looking into the second half of the 2023-24 college basketball season, Valparaiso and Evansville are set to hit the hardwood on Wednesday, January 17th, 2024. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2023-24 season in full stride, Valparaiso currently has a 94.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Evansville is 95.00.
- Away Valparaiso - Valparaiso starts this game with a 1-6 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Missouri Valley Conference for away team wins.
- Home Evansville - Evansville meets Valparaiso boasting a 6-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the Missouri Valley Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Valparaiso currently ranks 7th (0.167) in the Missouri Valley Conference, with Evansville now standing 7th (0.167) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Missouri Valley Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Valparaiso has a 0.294 overall win percentage, with Evansville, matching up with a 0.588 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Valparaiso currently possesses 5-12 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Evansville has tallied a 10-7 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Ladies and gentlemen, wizards and magical creatures, gather round as we delve into the realm of college basketball! On Wednesday, January 17th, 2024, Valparaiso, with a 5-12 overall standing, will travel to face Evansville, who boasts a 10-7 overall standing. It's time for a showdown between these two enchanted teams!
In the mystical world of college basketball, conference records hold great power. They determine the seeds for the conference tournament, shaping the destiny of these teams. Both Valparaiso and Evansville currently hold a 1-5 record in the Missouri Valley Conference, adding an extra layer of intensity to this clash.
As we gather our enchanted crystal balls, let us review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this epic battle. Remember, you can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers, BetMGM, and BetWay, where magic and sports unite!
But the tale doesn't end there, my friends. Valparaiso enters this mystical encounter with a won last game current streak, fueling their spirits with triumph. On the other hand, our home team, Evansville, has lost their last five games, yearning to break free from this enchantment.
Fellow wizards and sorcerers, we've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. Now, let us gather our potions and spells as we prepare to witness the clash between Valparaiso and Evansville. May the magic of basketball guide us towards an unforgettable encounter!
Best Crusaders at Purple Aces Odds
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| Underdog Valparaiso | Favorite Evansville |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Evansville is a -6.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Valparaiso is a +6.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 141.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 141.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Evansville is a -300 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Valparaiso is a +240 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Valparaiso
Evansville
1/17/24 8:00pm EST | +6.5 -105-6.5 -115 |
Underdog Valparaiso - Valparaiso bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +6.5 Valparaiso underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite Evansville - Evansville bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -6.5 Evansville favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Valparaiso at Evansville 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.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Valparaiso
Evansville
First to 5 Points
1/17/24 8:00pm EST | +105-145Bet |
Valparaiso
Evansville
First to 10 Points
1/17/24 8:00pm EST | +115-160Bet |
Valparaiso
Evansville
First to 15 Points
1/17/24 8:00pm EST | +125-175Bet |
Valparaiso
Evansville
Game to Overtime
1/17/24 8:00pm EST | Yes +1200No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Evansville | 17-18 | 0.486 | 10-5 | 4-11 | 6-14 | +11 | 0.300 | L1 |
| Valparaiso | 7-25 | 0.219 | 6-11 | 1-13 | 3-17 | +14 | 0.150 | L1 |
Valparaiso & Evansville 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.
Valparaiso Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Valparaiso YR: futures available
Evansville Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Evansville YR: futures available
Valparaiso & Evansville 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 Valparaiso vs Evansville 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 Wednesday, January 17th, 2024 at 8:00 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.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Valparaiso vs Evansville Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Valparaiso vs Evansville 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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