The Cougars will play the Crusaders on Saturday, December 16th, 2023. Your timezone's tip off time is 4:00 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 Chicago State and Valparaiso basketball teams will play on Saturday, December 16th, 2023 as the 2023-24 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 - Chicago State currently has a 100.00 conference power ranking so far in the 2023-24 season. The SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Valparaiso is 95.00.
- Away Chicago State - Chicago State heads into this game with a 2-3 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the Independent Conference for away team wins.
- Home Valparaiso - Valparaiso will host Chicago State sporting a 4-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the Missouri Valley Conference for home team wins for the 2023-24 season.
- Conference Win Percentage - Chicago State currently ranks 1st (0.000) in the Independent Conference, with Valparaiso now standing 3rd (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Missouri Valley Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Chicago State has a 0.308 overall win percentage. Their opponent, Valparaiso, has a 0.400 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Chicago State has a 4-9 regular season overall record. Valparaiso has notched a 4-6 standing so far in the 2023-24 college basketball season.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Ladies and gentlemen, wizards and witches, behold the thrilling clash on Saturday, December 16th, 2023! The valiant Chicago State, with a 4-9 overall standing, shall face the formidable Valparaiso, standing at 4-6 this season.
Let us delve into the arcane realm of college basketball conference records, for they shall determine the seeds in the conference tournament. Chicago State, with a 0-0 Independent Conference standing, strives to manifest their potential. Meanwhile, Valparaiso, with a 0-2 Missouri Valley Conference standing, yearns to reignite their mystic powers.
Witness the contrasting tides of fate! Chicago State, with a triumphant streak from their last victory, seeks to unveil their enchanting prowess. Alas, Valparaiso, ensnared in the clutches of defeat, yearns to break free from their cursed spell.
To uncover the hidden path to victory, consult our point spread, total, and moneyline tables, which reveal the finest lines and odds for this enthralling encounter. Should your heart be inclined to wager, place a bet at BetMGM, BetWay, or Betrivers, where fortune may favor the bold.
Before you immolate in anticipation, review each team's futures odds and current standings below. The ethereal forces of basketball fate shall unfold, and only the strongest shall prevail in this mystical confrontation.
Best Cougars at Crusaders Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Valparaiso is a -3 -110 point spread favorite at BetRivers, while Chicago State is a +3.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 135.5 -143 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $143 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 138.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Valparaiso is a -159 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and Chicago State is a +140 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Chicago State
Valparaiso
12/16/23 4:00pm EST | +3.5 -110-3.5 -110 |
Underdog Chicago State - Chicago State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +3.5 Chicago State underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Valparaiso - Valparaiso bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -3.5 Valparaiso favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Chicago State at Valparaiso 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.
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Chicago State
Valparaiso
First to 5 Points
12/16/23 4:00pm EST | -105-135Bet |
Chicago State
Valparaiso
First to 10 Points
12/16/23 4:00pm EST | -105-135Bet |
Chicago State
Valparaiso
First to 15 Points
12/16/23 4:00pm EST | +100-140Bet |
Chicago State
Valparaiso
Game to Overtime
12/16/23 4:00pm EST | Yes +1050No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Independent | ||||||||
| Chicago State | 13-19 | 0.406 | 6-5 | 5-12 | 0-0 | - | 0.000 | L1 |
| Missouri Valley | ||||||||
| Valparaiso | 7-25 | 0.219 | 6-11 | 1-13 | 3-17 | +14 | 0.150 | L1 |
Chicago State & Valparaiso 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.
Chicago State Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Chicago State YR: futures available
Valparaiso Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Valparaiso YR: futures available
Chicago State & Valparaiso 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 Chicago State vs Valparaiso 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 Saturday, December 16th, 2023 at 4:00 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 Chicago State vs Valparaiso Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Chicago State vs Valparaiso 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.