Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Gill Coliseum

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The Valparaiso Crusaders travel to Gill Coliseum to play the Oregon State Beavers on Tuesday, November 24, 2015. The opening line for this game has Oregon State as 2.5 point favorites and the over/under has been set at 143. The Crusaders come into this game with an overall record of 5-1 and a road record of 1-1. The Beavers have an overall record of 4-0 and a home record of 2-0.

Alec Peters comes into this contest averaging 15.2 points per game while playing 26.8 minutes per night so far this season for the Crusaders. He pulls down 5.3 rebounds per game and dishes out 1.5 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 55% while his free throw percentage is currently at 89%. Tevonn Walker averages 11 points per game in 21.3 minutes per contest this season. He averages 1.7 assists per contest and 2 rebounds per game for Valparaiso. His field goal percentage is 53% for the year while his free throw percentage is 67%.

Gary Payton averages 17 points per game while playing 33.8 minutes per contest this year for the Beavers. He grabs 7.3 rebounds per game and has 5.5 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 61% and his free throw percentage currently is at 67%. Stephen Thompson Jr. averages 12.8 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 20.8 minutes per contest. He also averages 1.5 rebounds per contest and 1.3 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 51% and his free throw percentage is 67%.

Valparaiso averages 71.5 points per contest this season which ranks them 194th in the nation. Their average scoring margin is 9 and their shooting percentage is 44% as a team which has them ranked 165th. Behind the arc they shoot 33% which is good for 179th in the country. They average 37.8 rebounds per game and 11.5 assists per game which ranks them 151st and 235th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 259th with 15 per game. The Crusaders allow 62.5 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 42nd in the nation. They also allow a 38% shooting percentage and a 34% average from behind the arc ranking them 67th and 180th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 33.5 rebounds a game which ranks 84th and they give up 10.2 assists per contest which puts them in 58th place in the country. They force 15.2 turnovers per game which ranks them 83rd in the Division 1.

Oregon State averages 80.3 points per game this year which ranks them 80th in Division 1 college basketball. Their average scoring margin is 13.3 and their shooting percentage is 49% as a team which has them sitting in the 49th spot in the country. Behind the arc they shoot 46% which is good for 11th in the nation. They average 37 rebounds per game and 18 assists per contest which ranks them 170th and 36th respectively. In the turnover department the Beavers rank 147th with 12.7 per game. The Beavers allow 67 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 82nd in the country. They also allow a 38% shooting percentage and a 27% average from behind the arc ranking them 58th and 58th in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 33 rebounds a game which ranks 75th and they give up 14.7 assists per contest which puts them in 239th place in the nation. The Beavers force 12.3 turnovers per game which ranks them 213th in college basketball.

Valparaiso Crusaders Betting Trends

The Valparaiso Crusaders are 3-1 against the spread

The Valparaiso Crusaders are 1-3 against the over/under

Oregon State Beavers Betting Trends

The Oregon State Beavers are 2-1 against the spread

The Oregon State Beavers are 2-1 against the over/under

Valparaiso Crusaders Injuries

11/23/15 F David Skara Ankle doubtful Tuesday vs. Oregon State
11/15/15 C Derrik Smits Ankle out for season

Oregon State Beavers Injuries

11/18/15 F Daniel Gomis Hand out 4-6 weeks
11/18/15 F Jarmal Reid Foot out another 2 weeks
11/18/15 G Kendal Manuel Leg out indefinitely

Tony's Pick: Take Valparaiso

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