The Bradley Braves (10-2, 1-0 MVC) are heavy favorites (-14) as they look to extend a seven-game home winning streak when they square off against the Valparaiso Beacons (7-5, 0-1 MVC) on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Carver Arena. The matchup airs at 4:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The point total is 151 in the matchup.
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Bradley Cover -14 vs Valparaiso -110
Bradley vs. Valparaiso betting lines
- Bradley moneyline odds to win: -1389
- Valparaiso moneyline odds to win: +807
- Spread: Bradley (-14)
- Total: 151
Bradley statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Bradley had a better record against the spread in home games (8-6-1) than it did in away games (5-7-0) last season.
- The Braves hit the over on the total in 11 of 15 home games (73.3%) last year, compared to six of 12 road games (50%).
- Bradley played better as a moneyline favorite when playing at home last year, putting up a home record of 12-3 home record, compared to going 5-3 in road games.
Last season stats
- The Braves scored 74.1 points per game and allowed 67.1 last season, making them 155th in the country on offense and 48th defensively.
- Bradley was 184th in the country in rebounds per game (31.9) and 101st in rebounds allowed (30.2) last year.
- The Braves were 172nd in the country in assists (13.1 per game) last year.
Bradley betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-4-0 (Home: 4-1-0; Away: 1-1-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 14+: 2-1-0 (As Favorite: 7-2-0; As Underdog: 0-2-0)
- O-U-P: 8-3-0 (Home: 3-2-0; Away: 1-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-0 (Home: 5-0; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.3 (18th in nation) | 40.6 (71st) | 32.0 (243rd) | 29.8 (117th) | 17.2 (36th) | 11.3 (158th) |
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Valparaiso statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Valparaiso’s winning percentage against the spread at home was .375 (6-10-0) last season. Away, it was .857 (12-2-0).
- Looking at the over/under, Beacons games finished over less often at home (eight of 16, 50%) than away (eight of 14, 57.1%) last year.
- The Beacons’ winning percentage at home as moneyline underdogs was .200 (2-8) last year, and away it was .071 (1-13).
Last season stats
- Offensively, the Beacons averaged 67.6 points per game (319th-ranked in college basketball) last season. They allowed 75.5 points per contest at the other end of the court (281st-ranked).
- Valparaiso ranked 19th-worst in the country with 35.3 rebounds allowed per contest. Meanwhile, it pulled down 30.2 rebounds per game (294th-ranked in college basketball).
- The Beacons ranked 279th in the country with 12.0 dimes per contest.
Valparaiso betting records this season
- ATS Record: 5-5-0 (Home: 4-2-0; Away: 1-2-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 14+: 0-2-0 (As Favorite: 3-2-0; As Underdog: 2-3-0)
- O-U-P: 5-5-0 (Home: 2-4-0; Away: 2-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-1 (Home: 3-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-4 (Home: 1-1; Away: 1-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.4 (214th in nation) | 44.8 (268th) | 34.1 (123rd) | 30.0 (132nd) | 12.9 (256th) | 10.1 (59th) |
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