The Crusaders will play the Salukis on Wednesday, January 24th, 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 Southern Illinois are set to hit the hardwood on Wednesday, January 24th, 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 95.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Southern Illinois is 96.33.
- Away Valparaiso - Valparaiso starts this game with a 1-7 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the Missouri Valley Conference for away team wins.
- Home Southern Illinois - Southern Illinois meets Valparaiso boasting a 9-3 record as a home team. They currently rank 2nd in the Missouri Valley Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Valparaiso currently ranks 6th (0.250) in the Missouri Valley Conference, with Southern Illinois now standing 4th (0.500) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Missouri Valley Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Valparaiso has a 0.316 overall win percentage, with Southern Illinois, matching up with a 0.632 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Valparaiso currently possesses 6-13 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Southern Illinois has tallied a 12-7 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round for a mystical clash on the basketball court! On January 24th, 2024, the Valparaiso wizards with a 6-13 record will face the Southern Illinois sorcerers with a 12-7 record. The battle shall be fierce!
In the enchanting realm of college basketball, conference records hold great power. They determine the seeds for the conference tournament, shaping the destiny of these mighty teams. Valparaiso stands at 2-6 in the Missouri Valley Conference, while Southern Illinois boasts a 4-4 standing.
Valparaiso enters with a victorious current streak, wielding their magic with precision. On the other hand, Southern Illinois has fallen prey to defeat in their last three battles. Will the wizards continue their winning ways or shall the sorcerers rise from the ashes?
Oh, brave spectators, review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. Remember, you can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers, BetMGM, and BetWay. Seek the guidance of these mystical bookmakers!
Fear not, for we've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. The wizards of Valparaiso must harness their inner magic to overcome the formidable sorcerers of Southern Illinois. Prepare yourselves for a thrilling clash of spells and skills!
Best Crusaders at Salukis Odds
| Underdog Valparaiso | Favorite Southern Illinois |
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| Underdog Valparaiso | Favorite Southern Illinois |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Southern Illinois is a -12.5 -120 point spread favorite at BetRivers, while Valparaiso is a +13.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 130 -121 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $121 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 133.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Southern Illinois is a -1100 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Valparaiso is a +700 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Valparaiso
Southern Illinois
1/24/24 8:00pm EST | +13.5 -105-13.5 -115 |
Underdog Valparaiso - Valparaiso bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +13.5 Valparaiso underdog bet wins if they lose by 13 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 14 or more.
Favorite Southern Illinois - Southern Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -13.5 Southern Illinois favorite bet wins if they win by 14 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 13 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Valparaiso at Southern Illinois 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
Southern Illinois
First to 5 Points
1/24/24 8:00pm EST | +130-185Bet |
Valparaiso
Southern Illinois
First to 10 Points
1/24/24 8:00pm EST | +160-225Bet |
Valparaiso
Southern Illinois
First to 15 Points
1/24/24 8:00pm EST | +190-275Bet |
Valparaiso
Southern Illinois
Game to Overtime
1/24/24 8:00pm EST | Yes +1900No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Southern Illinois | 19-13 | 0.594 | 13-5 | 5-6 | 11-9 | +6 | 0.550 | L3 |
| Valparaiso | 7-25 | 0.219 | 6-11 | 1-13 | 3-17 | +14 | 0.150 | L1 |
Valparaiso & Southern Illinois 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
Southern Illinois Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Southern Illinois YR: futures available
Valparaiso & Southern Illinois 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 Southern Illinois 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 24th, 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.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Valparaiso vs Southern Illinois Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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