Illinois State has won four of their last five games. Valparaiso has lost 11 straight. Valpo won the earlier game between the two this season but has fallen on hard times. Illinois State and Valparaiso are the two worst offensive teams in the MVC this season. Both teams are putting up 67 points a game. Illinois State has an advantage on the defensive end as they give up 67.7 points a game while Valpo allows 78.6 points a game. Illinois State shot just 1-18 from deep and I expect them to shoot better in this game. I am riding the better team and better defense in this one.

Play on Illinois State. This is a 3% play