The Drake Bulldogs (7-0, 0-0 MVC) will look to extend a seven-game win streak when they visit the Valparaiso Beacons (4-3, 0-0 MVC) on December 5, 2024 at Athletics-Recreation Center.
The Bulldogs square off against the Beacons in a game that Drake is currently a strong favorite by 9.5 points. The matchup's point total is 135.5.
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Drake vs. Valparaiso Odds and Game Info
- Game day: Thursday, December 5, 2024
- Game time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Location: Valparaiso, Indiana
- Arena: Athletics-Recreation Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Drake vs. Valparaiso Odds and Prediction
- Spread favorite: Drake (-9.5)
- Moneyline: Drake (-549), Valparaiso (+400)
- Total: 135.5 points
Pick ATS:Drake (-9.5)
- Pick OU: Over (135.5)
- Prediction: Drake 75, Valparaiso 64
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Drake vs. Valparaiso Comparison
| Drake Rank | Drake Stat | Valparaiso Stat | Valparaiso Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215th | 74.1 | Points Scored | 79.4 | 111th |
| 5th | 57.4 | Points Allowed | 70.3 | 158th |
| 101st | 15.4 | Assists | 14.1 | 178th |
| 184th | 11.7 | Turnovers | 8.9 | 8th |
| 82nd | 47.5% | Field Goal % | 43.3% | 251st |
| 115th | 41.4% | Field Goal % Allowed | 43.8% | 228th |
Drake Key Players
- The leader in points and assists for the Bulldogs is Bennett Stirtz, who scores 17.3 points and dishes out 6.3 assists per game.
- Drake's best rebounder is Cam Manyawu, who averages 6.4 boards per game in addition to a PPG average of 9.3.
- The Bulldogs get the most three-point shooting production out of Mitch Mascari, who knocks down 3.6 threes per game.
- Stirtz is Drake's leader in steals, averaging 2.3 steals per game, while Manyawu leads them in blocks with 1.1 per contest.
Valparaiso Key Players
- Cooper Schwieger sits on top of the Beacons leaderboards for scoring and rebounding with 13.1 points and 8.3 rebounds per game.
- Darius DeAveiro records more assists than any other Valparaiso teammate with 4.4 per game. DeAveiro also scores 5.1 points and pulls down 4.0 rebounds per game.
- All Wright averages 1.0 three-pointer per game, the most on the Beacons.
- Jefferson Monegro (1.1 steals per game) is the steal leader for Valparaiso while Schwieger (1.3 blocks per game) is the block leader.
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