The Crusaders will play the Broncos on Friday, December 20th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 1:00 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 Valparaiso and Western Michigan basketball teams will play on Friday, December 20th, 2024 as the 2024-25 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 - Valparaiso currently has a 95.33 conference power ranking so far in the 2024-25 season. The SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Western Michigan is 96.33.
- Away Valparaiso - Valparaiso heads into this game with a 0-2 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the Missouri Valley Conference for away team wins.
- Home Western Michigan - Western Michigan will host Valparaiso sporting a 2-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the MAC Conference for home team wins for the 2024-25 season.
- Conference Win Percentage - Valparaiso currently ranks 3rd (0.000) in the Missouri Valley Conference, with Western Michigan now standing 1st (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2024 MAC Conference for the 2024-25 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Valparaiso has a 0.500 overall win percentage. Their opponent, Western Michigan, has a 0.300 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Valparaiso has a 5-5 regular season overall record. Western Michigan has notched a 3-7 standing so far in the 2024-25 college basketball season.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Hear ye, hear ye! Valparaiso, with a 5-5 record, faces off against Western Michigan.
Valpo is 0-1 in the Missouri Valley, while Western Michigan has a 0-0 MAC standing.
Our point spread, total, and moneyline tables show the best lines and odds for this matchup. Place a bet at BetMGM or BetRivers.
Conference records are crucial as they determine tournament seeds. Valpo seeks to improve.
Both teams have current losing streaks, but look to turn things around.
Review each team’s futures odds and current standings below. The battle begins soon!
Best Crusaders at Broncos Odds
| Underdog Valparaiso | Favorite Western Michigan |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Valparaiso | Favorite Western Michigan |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Western Michigan is a -2.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Valparaiso is a +2.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 152.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 152.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Western Michigan is a -135 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Valparaiso is a +110 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Valparaiso
Western Michigan
12/20/24 1:00pm EST | +2.5 -115-2.5 -105 |
Underdog Valparaiso - Valparaiso bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +2.5 Valparaiso underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Western Michigan - Western Michigan bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -2.5 Western Michigan favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Valparaiso at Western Michigan 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
Western Michigan
First to 5 Points
12/20/24 1:00pm EST | -110-125Bet |
Valparaiso
Western Michigan
First to 10 Points
12/20/24 1:00pm EST | -110-125Bet |
Valparaiso
Western Michigan
First to 15 Points
12/20/24 1:00pm EST | -105-135Bet |
Valparaiso
Western Michigan
Game to Overtime
12/20/24 1:00pm EST | Yes +800No -3000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| MAC | ||||||||
| Western Michigan | 3-8 | 0.273 | 2-3 | 1-5 | 0-0 | - | 0.000 | L4 |
| Missouri Valley | ||||||||
| Valparaiso | 7-5 | 0.583 | 6-2 | 1-2 | 0-1 | +1.5 | 0.000 | W2 |
Valparaiso & Western Michigan 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
Western Michigan Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Western Michigan YR: futures available
Valparaiso & Western Michigan 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 Western Michigan 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 Friday, December 20th, 2024 at 1:00 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 Western Michigan Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Valparaiso vs Western Michigan 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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