The Crusaders will play the Redbirds on Sunday, January 14th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 3:00 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 Illinois State are set to hit the hardwood on Sunday, January 14th, 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 92.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Illinois State is 94.67.
- Away Valparaiso - Valparaiso starts this game with a 0-6 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the Missouri Valley Conference for away team wins.
- Home Illinois State - Illinois State meets Valparaiso boasting a 6-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the Missouri Valley Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Valparaiso currently ranks 7th (0.000) in the Missouri Valley Conference, with Illinois State now standing 4th (0.400) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Missouri Valley Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Valparaiso has a 0.250 overall win percentage, with Illinois State, matching up with a 0.500 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Valparaiso currently possesses 4-12 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Illinois State has tallied a 8-8 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
In a clash of spells, Valparaiso faces Illinois State on Sunday, January 14th, 2024. Valparaiso holds a 4-12 overall standing, while Illinois State stands at 8-8 so far this season.
Conference records are vital as they determine tournament seeds in college basketball. Valparaiso sits at 0-5 in the Missouri Valley Conference, while Illinois State holds a 2-3 record.
Valparaiso enters with a current losing streak, while Illinois State has lost their last four games. Both teams are hungry for a win to turn their fortunes around.
Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. Remember, you can legally bet on college basketball at BetRivers, BetMGM, and BetWay.
We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below, giving you a comprehensive view of their journey this season.
In this magical showdown, will Valparaiso cast a spell to break their losing streak, or will Illinois State prove to be the stronger enchantment? Tune in to find out!
Best Crusaders at Redbirds Odds
| Underdog Valparaiso | Favorite Illinois State |
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| Underdog Valparaiso | Favorite Illinois State |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Illinois State is a -9.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Valparaiso is a +9.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 136.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 136.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Illinois State is a -500 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Valparaiso is a +375 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Valparaiso
Illinois State
1/14/24 3:00pm EST | +9.5 -110-9.5 -110 |
Underdog Valparaiso - Valparaiso bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +9.5 Valparaiso underdog bet wins if they lose by 9 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 10 or more.
Favorite Illinois State - Illinois State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -9.5 Illinois State favorite bet wins if they win by 10 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 9 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Valparaiso at Illinois State 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
Illinois State
First to 5 Points
1/14/24 3:00pm EST | +115-160Bet |
Valparaiso
Illinois State
First to 10 Points
1/14/24 3:00pm EST | +135-190Bet |
Valparaiso
Illinois State
First to 15 Points
1/14/24 3:00pm EST | +150-210Bet |
Valparaiso
Illinois State
Game to Overtime
1/14/24 3:00pm EST | Yes +1400No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Illinois State | 15-17 | 0.469 | 10-6 | 4-8 | 9-11 | +8 | 0.450 | L2 |
| Valparaiso | 7-25 | 0.219 | 6-11 | 1-13 | 3-17 | +14 | 0.150 | L1 |
Valparaiso & Illinois State 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
Illinois State Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Illinois State YR: futures available
Valparaiso & Illinois State 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 Illinois State 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 Sunday, January 14th, 2024 at 3:00 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 Illinois State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Valparaiso vs Illinois State 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.