Drake Bulldogs vs Valparaiso Beacons Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/23

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bulldogs versus the Beacons? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Athletics-Recreation Center in Valparaiso, IN. The Bulldogs are the favorites in this Missouri Valley conference matchup the against the Beacons. The over/under for the game is set at 142.5 points.

DRAKE BULLDOGS VS VALPARAISO BEACONS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Valparaiso Beacons +11.5

This game will be played at Athletics-Recreation Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, November 29th.

WHY BET THE VALPARAISO BEACONS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-67 in favor of the Beacons.
• Not only will Valparaiso pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +11.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 142 points.

Can the Bulldogs Deliver Being Favored on the Road?

Drake enters today’s game against Valparaiso with a 4-1 overall record. The Bulldogs are 1-1 on the road and 3-0 at home. Drake’s ATS performance heading into today’s game is 1-4. Over their last five games, the team is 1-3 vs. the spread.

Up to this point, games involving Drake have had an average of 152.6 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 141.8 points. Their over/under record is 4-1-0. In their most recent three games, the Bulldogs’ over/under record is 2-1, with their games averaging 74 points per game.

In their latest game, Drake offense put up 77 points against Texas Southern. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 52.7% and made 1 three. Tucker DeVries is leading the team in scoring at 20.2 points per contest. Atin Wright has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 15.2 going into the game.

So far, the Bulldogs’ defense is ranked 140th in the country at 72.7 points per contest. In today’s game, the Drake defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 1 three-pointers while giving up 71 points.

Can Valparaiso Pull Off a Home Win?

Valparaiso comes into today’s game with a 3-2 overall record. In away games, the Beacons are 0-1, while they are 3-1 at home. Valparaiso has a winning ATS record at 3-2. In home games this season, Valparaiso is 3-1 vs. the spread, and in their last ten home games, they are 5-5.

Up to this point, games involving Valparaiso have had an average of 133 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 141.6 points. Their over/under record is 1-4-0. When assessing the Beacons’ performance in their last three games, their over/under record stands at 0-3, with their games averaging 69 points per game.

The Valparaiso offense is coming off a game in which they scored 71 points vs. Southern. Overall their field goal percentage was 45.1% while connecting on 7 threes. Leading the team in scoring is Isaiah Stafford, who is averaging 17.5 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Cooper Schwieger also maintains a PPG average of 11.8 heading into game.

So far this season, the Valparaiso defense has been performing well, ranking 69th in the country at 66.3 points allowed per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Valparaiso’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 44.0% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 30.5% this season.