Indiana State vs Valparaiso Basketball Odds

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The Sycamores will play the Crusaders on Thursday, March 5th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Indiana State and Valparaiso are set to hit the hardwood on Thursday, March 5th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Indiana State currently has a 93.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Valparaiso is 97.00.
  • Away Indiana State - Indiana State starts this game with a 3-10 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the Missouri Valley Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Valparaiso - Valparaiso meets Indiana State boasting a 12-4 record as a home team. They currently rank 1st in the Missouri Valley Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Indiana State currently ranks 8th (0.176) in the Missouri Valley Conference, with Valparaiso now standing 5th (0.529) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Missouri Valley Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Indiana State has a 0.357 overall win percentage, with Valparaiso matching up with a 0.536 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Indiana State currently possesses 10-18 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Valparaiso has tallied a 15-13 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus! Indiana State faces Valparaiso in a magical clash on Thursday.

Indiana State is 10-18 overall while Valparaiso is 15-13 this season.

Conference records are crucial for tournament seeds. Indiana State is 3-14 while Valparaiso is 9-8 in the Missouri Valley Conference.

The Sycamores have lost 4 in a row, while the Crusaders have won 2 straight. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. May the best team win!

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Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Indiana State, Valparaiso
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Valparaiso18-150.54513-44-1011-9+50.550L1
Indiana State11-210.3448-73-124-16+120.200L1

Indiana State & Valparaiso Futures Odds

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How to Bet on the Indiana State vs Valparaiso College Basketball Game

  1. 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 Thursday, March 5th, 2026 at 7:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. 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.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Indiana State vs Valparaiso Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Indiana State vs Valparaiso Game.

  4. 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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