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The Missouri State Bears (11-11, 7-5 MVC) are at home in MVC play against the Valparaiso Beacons (10-13, 4-8 MVC) on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET. The Bears are double-digit favorites by 10.5 points in the game. The matchup’s point total is 131.5.
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How do I watch Bears vs. Beacons?
- Game Day: Wednesday, February 1, 2023
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Location: Springfield, Missouri
- Arena: JQH Arena
Betting Lines for Bears vs. Beacons
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri State | -10.5 | 131.5 |
Missouri State Betting Stats & Information
- Missouri State has won seven of 13 games when listed as the moneyline favorite this season (53.8%).
- The Bears have not played a game with moneyline odds of -628 or shorter.
- The Bears have gone 11-10-0 ATS this season.
- The Beacons have a 2-3 record against the spread in games they were an underdog by 10.5 points or more this year.
- Missouri State’s average point total in outings this season is 128.8, 2.7 points below the over/under in this game.
Valparaiso Betting Stats & Info
- Valparaiso has entered the game as underdogs 14 times this season and won twice.
- The Beacons have not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +443.
- The Beacons are 9-13-0 ATS this season.
- When they have played as at least 10.5-point underdogs this season, the Beacons are 2-3 against the spread.
- The average total in Valparaiso’s games this season is 9.8 more points than the point total of 131.5 for this outing.
Missouri State vs. Valparaiso Season Stat Comparison
| Missouri State Rank | Missouri State AVG | Valparaiso AVG | Valparaiso Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 320th | 65.8 | Points Scored | 69 | 247th |
| 27th | 63 | Points Allowed | 72.3 | 261st |
| 164th | 32.3 | Rebounds | 31 | 235th |
| 84th | 9.8 | Off. Rebounds | 6.6 | 321st |
| 117th | 8 | 3pt Made | 6.2 | 298th |
| 315th | 11.3 | Assists | 13 | 202nd |
| 159th | 12 | Turnovers | 11.8 | 140th |
This Matchup’s Impact Players
Missouri State Bears Leaders
- The scoring leader for the Bears this season is Chance Moore, who averages 10.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 0.7 assists per game.
- Jonathan Mogbo is Missouri State’s leading rebounder, grabbing 6.7 per game, while Donovan Clay is its best passer, distributing 3.5 assists in each contest.
- The Bears get the most three-point shooting production out of Moore, who knocks down 1.7 threes per game.
Valparaiso Beacons Leaders
- Ben Krikke records 18.1 points and 6.1 rebounds per game for the Beacons, enough to make him the top scorer and rebounder on the team.
- Nick Edwards notches more assists than any other Valparaiso player with five per game. He also averages 8 points and pulls down 3.8 rebounds per game.
- Quinton Green hits 2.3 three-pointers per game, the most on the Beacons.

