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The Valparaiso Beacons (10-6, 3-2 MVC) will attempt to extend a three-game win streak when they visit the Murray State Racers (9-7, 3-2 MVC) on January 11, 2025 at CFSB Center.
The Racers are currently solid 7.5-point favorites against the Beacons. A 145.5-point total is set for the matchup.
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Murray State vs. Valparaiso Odds and Game Info
- Game day: Saturday, January 11, 2025
- Game time: 4:00 PM ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Location: Murray, Kentucky
- Arena: CFSB Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Murray State vs. Valparaiso Odds and Prediction
- Spread favorite: Murray State (-7.5)
- Moneyline: Murray State (-295), Valparaiso (+235)
- Total: 145.5 points
Pick ATS:Murray State (-7.5)
- Pick OU: Over (145.5)
- Prediction: Murray State 78, Valparaiso 70
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Murray State vs. Valparaiso Comparison
| Murray State Rank | Murray State Stat | Valparaiso Stat | Valparaiso Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 184th | 75.2 | Points Scored | 80.7 | 67th |
| 107th | 68.7 | Points Allowed | 73.8 | 248th |
| 304th | 12.1 | Assists | 12.6 | 269th |
| 160th | 11.3 | Turnovers | 10.0 | 50th |
| 102nd | 46.6% | Field Goal % | 44.2% | 221st |
| 278th | 44.9% | Field Goal % Allowed | 45.8% | 301st |
Murray State Key Players
- The Racers leader in points and assists is Jacobi Wood, who puts up 13.6 points per game along with 5.2 assists.
- Murray State's best rebounder is AJ Ferguson, who averages 5.3 boards per game in addition to a PPG average of 11.9.
- Terence Harcum leads the Racers in three-point shooting, making an average of 2.3 shots per game from beyond the arc.
- Kylen Milton and KyeRon Lindsay lead Murray State on the defensive end, with Milton leading the team in steals averaging 1.2 per game and Lindsay in blocks averaging 1.3 per contest.
Valparaiso Key Players
- Cooper Schwieger scores 14.7 points per game and is the top scorer for the Beacons.
- Kasper Sepp has a stat line of 6.9 rebounds, 3.8 points and 1.3 assists per game for Valparaiso to take the top rebound spot on the team. All Wright has the top spot for assists with 2.9 per game, adding 11.3 points and 2.1 rebounds per outing.
- Tyler Schmidt knocks down 1.6 three-pointers per game, the most on the Beacons.
- Valparaiso's leader in steals is Schmidt (1.3 per game), and its leader in blocks is Schwieger (1.3 per game).
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