The Missouri State Bears (9-18, 2-14 MVC) aim to end a nine-game road losing streak when they visit the Valparaiso Beacons (11-16, 4-12 MVC) on February 19, 2025.
Wednesday's matchup between the Beacons and the Bears features the Beacons as 2.5-point favorites. The matchup's point total is 138.5.
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Valparaiso vs. Missouri State Odds and Game Info
- Game day: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
- 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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Valparaiso vs. Missouri State Odds and Prediction
- Spread favorite: Valparaiso (-2.5)
- Moneyline: Valparaiso (-150), Missouri State (+125)
- Total: 138.5 points
Pick ATS:Valparaiso (-2.5)
- Pick OU: Over (138.5)
- Prediction: Valparaiso 74, Missouri State 72
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Valparaiso vs. Missouri State Comparison
| Valparaiso Rank | Valparaiso Stat | Missouri State Stat | Missouri State Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123rd | 76.1 | Points Scored | 69.0 | 299th |
| 278th | 75.3 | Points Allowed | 71.1 | 169th |
| 306th | 11.8 | Assists | 12.4 | 272nd |
| 45th | 9.8 | Turnovers | 13.1 | 326th |
| 265th | 43.2% | Field Goal % | 45.5% | 143rd |
| 322nd | 46.6% | Field Goal % Allowed | 46.7% | 323rd |
Valparaiso Key Players
- The Beacons leader in points and rebounds is Cooper Schwieger, who scores 14.8 points and pulls down 7.5 rebounds per game.
- Darius DeAveiro is Valparaiso's best passer, distributing 2.8 assists per game while scoring 4.7 PPG.
- All Wright leads the Beacons in three-point shooting, knocking down an average of 1.5 shots per game from beyond the arc.
- Tyler Schmidt and Schwieger lead Valparaiso on the defensive end, with Schmidt leading the team in steals averaging 1.3 per game and Schwieger in blocks averaging 1.6 per contest.
Missouri State Key Players
- The Bears' Dez White puts up enough points (14.4 per game) and assists (2.8 per game) to sit atop the team's leaderboards.
- Michael Osei-Bonsu's stat line of 7.3 rebounds, 11.4 points and 2.1 assists per game secures the top spot on the Missouri State rebounding leaderboard.
- White is consistent from three-point range and leads the Bears with 2.5 made threes per game.
- Missouri State's leader in steals is Jalen Hampton (1.3 per game), and its leader in blocks is Osei-Bonsu (0.7 per game).
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