The Illinois State Redbirds will take their 0-7 road record to Indiana tonight to face the Valparaiso Crusaders and had better play flawless basketball because the Crusaders dominate at Athletics Rec Center. Valparaiso is 7-1 at home with the edge in points per game, field goal %, free throw %, rebounding, and turnovers. On the road, Illinois State is averaging just 63.9 points per game and allowing an average of 77.1. The Crusaders at home are averaging 73.1 points per game, allowing an average of 65.9, have won the last 3 meetings with the Redbirds, and should cruise to an easy victory tonight.
TONIGHT’S PICK: VALPARAISO CRUSADERS -7