The Valparaiso Beacons (6-12, 0-7 MVC) will attempt to halt a five-game losing streak when they visit the Evansville Purple Aces (4-14, 0-7 MVC) at 4:00 PM ET on Saturday, January 14, 2023. The Purple Aces have also lost five games in a row. Keep reading to find betting insights and statistics to help place a wager on the Beacons’ ( to win on the moneyline) game with the Purple Aces ().
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Valparaiso Vs Evansville Betting Lines
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Evansville (+1.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (135.5) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Valparaiso Vs Evansville Stat Rankings
| Valparaiso Avg. (Rank) | Evansville Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 67.6 (291st) | Points Scored | 61.1 (356th) |
| 73.9 (302nd) | Points Allowed | 73.9 (302nd) |
| 33.2 (231st) | Rebounds | 31.6 (284th) |
| 8.2 (287th) | Off. Rebounds | 7.7 (317th) |
| 5.8 (319th) | 3pt Made | 5.8 (319th) |
| 12.9 (218th) | Assists | 10.1 (351st) |
| 12.2 (168th) | Turnovers | 12.6 (205th) |
Valparaiso Vs Evansville Betting Trends
- The Beacons are 5-12-0 against the spread this season.
- As a 1.5-point favorite or greater, Valparaiso has two wins ATS (2-3).
- Out of 17 Beacons games so far this season, eight have gone over the total.
- Valparaiso’s games have had more than 135.5 points scored on 11 occasions this year.
- Beacons games average 141.6 total points per game this season, 6.1 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
- Evansville’s record against the spread is 6-12-0.
- Against the spread as 1.5-point underdogs or more, the Purple Aces are 5-11.
- Valparaiso has seen eight of its 17 games hit the over.
- Purple Aces games have had over 135.5 points nine times this season.
- Evansville’s games average 134.9 total points, 0.6 less than the total for this matchup.
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Valparaiso Impact Players
- Ben Krikke puts up 17.8 points and 5.9 rebounds per game — both team highs. He is also averaging 1.2 assists, shooting 52.6% from the field.
- Kobe King puts up 16.6 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists per contest. Defensively, he posts 0.7 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
- Nick Edwards is tops on the Beacons at 4.7 assists per contest, while also averaging 3.7 rebounds and 7.3 points.
- Quinton Green posts 10.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 0.9 assists per contest. Defensively, he puts up 1.2 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.
- Jerome Palm averages 2.8 points, 5.5 rebounds and 0.4 assists per contest, shooting 43.9% from the field.
Evansville Impact Players
- Kenny Strawbridge is the Purple Aces’ top scorer (15.5 points per game), and he contributes 2.3 assists and 4 rebounds.
- Marvin Coleman is registering a team-leading 2.7 assists per contest. He’s also contributing 9.6 points and 5.4 rebounds, making 35.8% of his shots from the field, and 31.6% from beyond the arc resulting in 1 triples per contest.
- Yacine Toumi paces the Purple Aces in rebounding (5.8 per game), and averages 9.7 points and 1.2 assists. He also delivers 0.9 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
- Antoine Smith Jr. is posting 7.4 points, 2.8 rebounds and 0.2 assists per game, making 41.4% of his shots from the floor and 38% from beyond the arc, with 1.5 triples per game.
- The Purple Aces receive 3.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game from Preston Phillips.
