Valparaiso vs Missouri State Basketball Odds

The Crusaders will play the Bears on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:05 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Looking into the second half of the 2024-25 college basketball season, Valparaiso and Missouri State are set to hit the hardwood on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025. 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 2024-25 season in full stride, Valparaiso currently has a 96.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Missouri State is 96.33.
Away Valparaiso - Valparaiso starts this game with a 1-3 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Missouri Valley Conference for away team wins.
Home Missouri State - Missouri State meets Valparaiso boasting a 5-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the Missouri Valley Conference for home team wins.
Conference Win Percentage - Valparaiso currently ranks 3rd (0.000) in the Missouri Valley Conference, with Missouri State now standing 3rd (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2024 Missouri Valley Conference for the 2024-25 college basketball season.
Overall Win Percentage - Valparaiso has a 0.538 overall win percentage, with Missouri State matching up with a 0.538 overall win percentage.
Team Records - Valparaiso currently possesses 7-6 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Missouri State has tallied a 7-6 standing as the 2024-25 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus, Valparaiso with 7-6 record, faces Missouri State with same record.

Both teams 0-2 in conference play, need win for tournament seed.

Valparaiso on losing streak, Missouri State on losing streak. 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.

Best Crusaders at Bears Odds

**Best Point Spread Betting Odds**
Underdog Valparaiso	Favorite Missouri State
+5.5 -120 BetMGM Bet	-5.5 +100 BetMGM Bet

Missouri State has a -5.5 +100 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Valparaiso has a +5.5 -120 point spread at BetMGM OH. Valparaiso is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

**Best Total Betting Odds**
Over	Under
140.5 o -105 BetMGM Bet	140.5 u -115 BetMGM Bet

BetMGM has the best over line of 140.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 140.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog Valparaiso	Favorite Missouri State
+180 BetMGM Bet	-225 BetMGM Bet

Missouri State is the -225 moneyline favorite. Risk $225 to win $100 on Missouri State at BetMGM. Valparaiso is the +180 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $180 on Valparaiso. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Valparaiso vs Missouri State College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025?

Missouri State is a -5.5 +100 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Valparaiso is a +5.5 -120 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Valparaiso vs Missouri State College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025?

The best over line is 140.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 140.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Valparaiso vs Missouri State College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025?

Missouri State is a -225 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Valparaiso is a +180 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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Game	BetMGM Bet
Valparaiso Missouri State 1/01/25 8:05pm EST	+5.5 -120 -5.5 +100

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Underdog Valparaiso - Valparaiso bettors risk $100 to win $83.33 at -120 odds.

A +5.5 Valparaiso underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.

Favorite Missouri State - Missouri State bettors risk $100 to win $100 at +100 odds.

A -5.5 Missouri State favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Valparaiso at Missouri State Prop Bets

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	BetMGM Bet
Valparaiso Missouri State First to 5 Points 1/01/25 8:05pm EST	+100 -140 Bet
Valparaiso Missouri State First to 10 Points 1/01/25 8:05pm EST	+110 -155 Bet
Valparaiso Missouri State First to 15 Points 1/01/25 8:05pm EST	+115 -160 Bet
Valparaiso Missouri State Game to Overtime 1/01/25 8:05pm EST	Yes +800 No -3000 Bet

Team Standings

2024-2025 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Valparaiso, Missouri State
Team	W-L	Win%	Home	Away	Conf	CGB	Conf%	Strk
Valparaiso	15-19	0.441	10-7	3-10	6-14	+11	0.300	L1
Missouri State	9-23	0.281	7-8	1-12	2-18	+15	0.100	L6

Valparaiso & Missouri State Futures Odds

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Valparaiso Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Valparaiso YR: futures available

Missouri State Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Missouri State YR: futures available

Valparaiso & Missouri State Team Pages

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

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