Photo: Getty Images
The Valparaiso Beacons (10-9, 3-5 MVC) will try to break a three-game losing streak when they visit the Drake Bulldogs (16-2, 6-2 MVC) on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Knapp Center. The matchup airs at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+.
Catch tons of live men's college basketball, plus original programming, with ESPN+ or the Disney Bundle.
How to Watch Drake vs. Valparaiso
- Game day: Wednesday, January 22, 2025
- Game time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch on ESPN+
Drake 2024-25 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 48.7 | 27 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 42.7 | 137 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 29.4 | 324 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 21.3 | 1 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 10.1 | 46 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.8 | 46 |
Valparaiso 2024-25 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 43.3 | 265 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 44.6 | 248 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 33.7 | 114 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 31.7 | 212 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 10.4 | 79 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 11.3 | 219 |
Drake vs. Valparaiso Stat Insights
Points
- The Bulldogs are averaging 71 points, just 2.2 fewer than the 73.2 the Beacons give up.
- Drake is 5-0 when putting more than 73.2 points on the board.
- Valparaiso has a 4-2 record when giving up less than 71 points.
- The Beacons put up 20.6 more points per game (77.7) than the Bulldogs allow (57.1).
- When putting up over 57.1 points, Valparaiso is 10-8.
- Drake is 16-2 when it allows less than 77.7 points.
- The Bulldogs have outscored opponents by 251 points this season (13.9 per game), and the Beacons have scored 85 more than their opponents (4.5 per game).
Shooting
- This season the Bulldogs are shooting 48.7% from the field, 4.1% higher than the Beacons concede.
- Drake is 13-1 when shooting higher than 44.6% from the field.
- Valparaiso is 7-1 straight up when shooting higher than 42.7% from the field.
Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply).
Rebounding
- The Bulldogs average 29.4 rebounds, 4.3 fewer than the Beacons.
- When Valparaiso has a rebounding advantage, it is 4-2. When posting fewer boards, Drake is 1-1.
- The Bulldogs average 9.4 offensive rebounds, just 0.3 fewer} than the Beacons.
- The Beacons are 6-5 overall when they have more offensive rebounds. The Bulldogs are 2-0 when they lose that battle.
- Drake is +8.099999999999998 in terms of rebounds per game, and Valparaiso is +2.0000000000000036.
Drake Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 1/25/2025 | Missouri State | Away |
| 1/29/2025 | Northern Iowa | Home |
| 2/1/2025 | Southern Illinois | Away |
Valparaiso Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 1/25/2025 | Evansville | Home |
| 1/28/2025 | Southern Illinois | Home |
| 2/1/2025 | Illinois State | Away |