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Belmont vs Valparaiso Prediction 2/12/25 College Basketball Picks

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Valparaiso (10-15) vs Belmont (17-8)

Game Info: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Athletics-Recreation Center)

The Line: Betting Odds: Valparaiso +3.5 — Over/Under: 161.5

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The Belmont Bruins and Valparaiso Crusaders meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the Athletics-Recreation Center. Here’s a Belmont vs Valparaiso Prediction. This article will include a Belmont vs Valparaiso Pick.

Belmont Bruins Betting Preview 

The Belmont Bruins beat Bradley and Missouri State, and they play Southern Illinois, Northern Iowa, and Indiana State next. The Belmont Bruins are averaging 81.5 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 78.3 points on 46.7 percent shooting. Jonathan Pierre is averaging 14 points and 6.2 rebounds, while Carter Whitt is averaging 12.7 points and 4.5 rebounds. Tyler Lundblade is the third double-digit scorer and Isaiah Walker is grabbing 5.6 rebounds. The Belmont Bruins are shooting 38.8 percent from beyond the arc and 72.7 percent from the free throw line. The Belmont Bruins are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.1 rebounds per game.

Valparaiso Crusaders Betting Preview 

The Valparaiso Crusaders lost to Indiana State and Murray State, and they play Evansville, Missouri State, and Southern Illinois next. The Valparaiso Crusaders are averaging 75.4 points on 42.8 percent shooting and allowing 74.8 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Cooper Schwieger is averaging 14.4 points and 7.4 rebounds, while All Wright is averaging 12.8 points and 2 rebounds. Tyler Schmidt is the third double-digit scorer and Jefferson De La Cruz Monegro is grabbing 2.3 rebounds. The Valparaiso Crusaders are shooting 32.6 percent from beyond the arc and 77.8 percent from the free throw line. The Valparaiso Crusaders are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.7 rebounds per game.

Why the Belmont Bruins will win

  • Valparaiso has lost each of its last nine games against the Missouri Valley Conference.
  • Belmont has won each of its last four night games against Valparaiso.
  • Valparaiso has lost the first half in five of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

  • Valparaiso ranks T38th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (16.4).
  • Valparaiso ranks 39th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (10.3).
  • Belmont ranks 15th among Division 1 teams for a three-point percentage this season (38.8%).
  • Belmont ranks 18th among Division 1 teams for assist-to-turnover ratio this season (1.58).

Belmont vs Valparaiso Injury Report

Neither Belmont nor Valparaiso have a player listed on its injury report.

Belmont vs Valparaiso Prediction

Valparaiso hasn’t won a game since January 8 and is 2-6-2 ATS in its last 10 games. Valparaiso also has six home losses this season, so don’t expect things to change much. Belmont is one of the better teams in the MVC, with a top-30 scoring offense and a top-20 three-point shooting percentage. Belmont beat Valparaiso last month, allowing just 64 points. Belmont has won seven straight games against Valparaiso, not losing since December 2015. Valparaiso is watching its season spiral out of control and I doubt things turn around against one of the best offenses in college basketball. I’ll roll with Belmont on the road.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Belmont Bruins -3.5

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