The Crusaders will play the Bulldogs on Wednesday, January 31st, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:00 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
Looking into the second half of the 2023-24 college basketball season, Valparaiso and Drake are set to hit the hardwood on Wednesday, January 31st, 2024. 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 2023-24 season in full stride, Valparaiso currently has a 94.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Drake is 98.67.
- Away Valparaiso - Valparaiso starts this game with a 1-8 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the Missouri Valley Conference for away team wins.
- Home Drake - Drake meets Valparaiso boasting a 11-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 1st in the Missouri Valley Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Valparaiso currently ranks 8th (0.200) in the Missouri Valley Conference, with Drake now standing 2nd (0.800) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Missouri Valley Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Valparaiso has a 0.286 overall win percentage, with Drake, matching up with a 0.810 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Valparaiso currently possesses 6-15 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Drake has tallied a 17-4 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hear ye! Valparaiso, with a 6-15 record, faces Drake, 17-4, on January 31st. Conference records are crucial as they determine tournament seeds. Valparaiso stands at 2-8 in the Missouri Valley Conference, while Drake boasts an 8-2 standing. Valparaiso has lost their last 2 games, while Drake comes off a victory. 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, BetMGM, and BetWay. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.
In this wizardly clash, Valparaiso carries a struggling record, seeking redemption. Their conference standing reflects their hardship, but they bring determination. Drake, on the other hand, rides high with a formidable 17-4 overall record. Their conference performance showcases their might, holding the second spot. Valparaiso's recent losses have cast a shadow, while Drake basks in the glory of their last win. The stakes are high, and the outcome uncertain. Who shall prevail in this enchanting showdown? Tune in on January 31st to witness the clash of these mighty teams.
Best Crusaders at Bulldogs Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Drake is a -19.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Valparaiso is a +20.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetRivers.
The best over line is 144.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 145 -110 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Drake is a -5000 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Valparaiso is a +1400 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Valparaiso
Drake
1/31/24 8:00pm EST | +19.5 -110-19.5 -110 |
Underdog Valparaiso - Valparaiso bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +19.5 Valparaiso underdog bet wins if they lose by 19 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 20 or more.
Favorite Drake - Drake bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -19.5 Drake favorite bet wins if they win by 20 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 19 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Valparaiso at Drake 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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Valparaiso
Drake
1/31/24 8:00pm EST | Pending BetMGM |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Drake | 28-7 | 0.800 | 16-0 | 6-5 | 16-4 | +1 | 0.800 | L1 |
| Valparaiso | 7-25 | 0.219 | 6-11 | 1-13 | 3-17 | +14 | 0.150 | L1 |
Valparaiso & Drake 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.
Valparaiso Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Valparaiso YR: futures available
Drake Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Drake YR: futures available
Valparaiso & Drake 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 Valparaiso vs Drake 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 Wednesday, January 31st, 2024 at 8:00 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 Valparaiso vs Drake Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Valparaiso vs Drake 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.