The Drake Bulldogs (16-2, 6-2 MVC) are heavily favored (-13.5) to continue a four-game win streak when they host the Valparaiso Beacons (10-9, 3-5 MVC) at 7:30 PM ET on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Knapp Center. The game airs on ESPN+. The over/under in the matchup is set at 128.5.
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Drake Cover -13.5 vs Valparaiso -117
Drake vs. Valparaiso betting lines
- Drake moneyline odds to win: -1389
- Valparaiso moneyline odds to win: +797
- Spread: Drake (-13.5)
- Total: 128.5
Drake statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- When playing at home, Drake sports a worse record against the spread (3-5-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (2-2-0).
- In home games, the Bulldogs eclipse the over/under 12.5% of the time (one of eight games). They hit the over more often on the road, topping the total in 25% of games (one of four).
- As a moneyline favorite, Drake has won a higher percentage of its games at home (.875) compared to road games (.667).
Recent trends
- The Bulldogs have been putting up 69.3 points per contest in their last 10 appearances, an average that’s a little lower than the 71.0 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
- Drake has been a little improved on the defensive end of the floor of late, giving up 56.5 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 57.1 it has conceded per game this year.
- The Bulldogs are trending down from deep during their last 10 outings, making 6.3 threes per game and shooting 34.1% from long range in comparison to their season-long averages of 6.7 makes and 34.4% from distance in the 2024-25 season.
Drake betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-7-0 (Home: 3-5-0; Away: 2-2-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 13.5+: 1-2-0 (As Favorite: 4-7-0; As Underdog: 5-0-0)
- O-U-P: 5-11-0 (Home: 1-7-0; Away: 1-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-2 (Home: 7-1; Away: 2-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-0)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.7 (27th in nation) | 42.7 (137th) | 29.4 (324th) | 21.3 (first) | 13.9 (170th) | 10.1 (46th) |
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Valparaiso statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Valparaiso has been better against the spread at home (6-3-0) than on the road (3-3-1) this year.
- Looking at the over/under, Beacons games have gone over less often at home (five of nine, 55.6%) than away (four of seven, 57.1%).
- This year the Beacons are 2-2 at home as moneyline underdogs (.500 winning percentage). On the road they are 2-5 (.286).
Recent trends
- Over their past 10 games, the Beacons are averaging 76.7 points per contest, 1.0 fewer point than their season average (77.7).
- While Valparaiso is surrendering 73.2 points per game in 2024-25, it has been worse over its last 10 games, allowing 75.6 points per contest.
- The Beacons are draining 7.8 treys per game over their past 10 games, which is 0.1 more than their average for the season (7.7). Likewise, they own a higher three-point percentage over their past 10 games (33.5%) compared to their season average from three-point land (33.3%).
Valparaiso betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-7-1 (Home: 6-3-0; Away: 3-3-1)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 13.5+: 1-2-0 (As Favorite: 4-2-0; As Underdog: 5-5-1)
- O-U-P: 10-7-0 (Home: 5-4-0; Away: 4-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-1 (Home: 4-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-8 (Home: 2-2; Away: 2-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.3 (265th in nation) | 44.6 (248th) | 33.7 (114th) | 31.7 (212th) | 12.2 (289th) | 10.4 (79th) |
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