At CEFCU Arena on Sunday (at 3:00 PM ET), the Illinois State Redbirds (8-8, 2-3 MVC) meet the Valparaiso Beacons (4-12, 0-5 MVC). Players to watch include the Beacons’ Jaxon Edwards. The Redbirds take on the Beacons in a game that Illinois State is currently a strong favorite by 9.5 points. The over/under is 137 points for the game.
Illinois State vs. Valparaiso Betting Lines
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois State | -9.5 | 137 points |
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Valparaiso (+9.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (137) |
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Illinois State vs. Valparaiso Stat Rankings
| Illinois State Avg. (Rank) | Valparaiso Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 67.9 (316th) | Points Scored | 67.0 (325th) |
| 69.2 (121st) | Points Allowed | 72.3 (204th) |
| (1st) | Rebounds | (1st) |
| 9.3 (125th) | Off. Rebounds | 9.4 (112th) |
| 6.3 (287th) | 3pt Made | 6.8 (234th) |
| 11.7 (296th) | Assists | 12.0 (278th) |
| 12.3 (247th) | Turnovers | 11.8 (192nd) |
Illinois State vs. Valparaiso Betting Trends
- The Redbirds have covered the spread six times in 15 games.
- As a 9.5-point favorite or greater, Illinois State has one win ATS (1-1) this season.
- The Redbirds have played 15 games this year, and eight of them have hit the over.
- In seven games this season, Illinois State and its opponent have combined for more than 137 points.
- The over/under in this matchup is 137 points, 0.1 fewer than the average total in this season’s Redbirds contests.
- Valparaiso has nine wins in 15 games against the spread this year.
- Against the spread as 9.5-point underdogs or greater, the Beacons are 5-2.
- Illinois State has seen eight of its 15 games go over the point total.
- Beacons games have had over 137 points nine times this season.
- This season, Valparaiso’s games have resulted in an average scoring total of 139.3, which is 2.3 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
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Illinois State Impact Players
- Myles Foster paces the Redbirds at 7.3 rebounds per game, while also posting 1.4 assists and 10.6 points.
- Dalton Banks leads his squad in assists per game (3.6), and also posts 10.4 points and 3.9 rebounds. At the other end, he posts 1.0 steal and 0.3 blocked shots.
- Darius Burford paces his squad in both points (13.1) and assists (1.4) per game, and also posts 2.8 rebounds. At the other end, he delivers 1.0 steal and 0.1 blocked shots.
- Kendall Lewis averages 9.3 points, 5.6 rebounds and 0.7 assists per contest. At the other end, he posts 0.5 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.
- Malachi Poindexter averages 8.0 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists per contest, shooting 35.8% from the field and 25.4% from beyond the arc with 1.1 made 3-pointers per contest.
Valparaiso Impact Players
- Isaiah Stafford is putting up team highs in points (16.6 per game) and assists (2.3). And he is producing 4.0 rebounds, making 36.4% of his shots from the field and 28.4% from 3-point range, with 1.8 triples per contest.
- Edwards is the Beacons’ top rebounder (6.0 per game), and he delivers 8.8 points and 0.6 assists.
- Darius DeAveiro paces the Beacons in assists (5.4 per game), and posts 7.8 points and 3.1 rebounds. He also posts 1.1 steals and 0.0 blocked shots.
- Cooper Schwieger gives the Beacons 10.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game. He also posts 0.6 steals and 1.0 block.
- The Beacons receive 4.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 0.3 assists per game from Ola Ajiboye.
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