Valparaiso Beacons vs Drake Bulldogs Picks and Predictions for Monday, February 9, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Valparaiso Beacons will be on the road Monday night for a 7:30 PM match-up inside the Knapp Center in Des Moines, IA, against the Drake Bulldogs, and we have you ready to roll with our Valparaiso vs Drake prediction. Valparaiso comes into Monday night with twelve wins and 12 losses thus far this season. Drake returns home Monday with twelve wins and 13 losses this season. Valparaiso enters this matchup having won three of the last five, following a 7-point overtime victory over Evansville in its last outing. Drake comes into Monday night struggling, riding a three-game skid after a 10-point loss in their last game. Read more about this Valparaiso vs Drake prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!
Valpo tries for 2 in a row
The Valparaiso offense has been mediocre this season, averaging 71 points on 41% shooting. Defensively, Valparaiso is allowing exactly 70 points per game this season, but giving up an average of 66 points per game over its last three victories. Defensive Valparaiso had a great game in their last outing, giving up 63 points on 30% shooting from the floor. Offensively, Valparaiso did the job, scoring 70 points, including 12 in overtime, on 41% shooting. Valparaiso won the rebounding battle by 15 and forced 13 turnovers in the win. Owen Dease led the way for the Valparaiso offense in their last outing with 18 points on 16 shots.
Owen Dease leads the Valpo offense this season with 14.4 points per game. JT Pettigrew is second on the roster with 10.7 points to go along with the team-leading 6.1 rebounds per game. Rakim Chaney averages 9.8 points to go along with the team-leading 2.8 assists. Justice McNair is 4th on the roster aging 8.2 points in just over 17 minutes per game.
Key Injury Report for Valparaiso:
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- Isaiah Barnes (Questionable) - Undisclosed
- Nick Lombardi (Questionable) - Undisclosed
- Brody Whitaker (Questionable) - Undisclosed
- Jayden Watson (Questionable) - Undisclosed
Drake looks to end skid
The Drake offense has fared well this season, averaging 77.6 points on 45% shooting from the floor. Defensively, Drake is allowing 74.7 points per game this year, but has given up an average of 92 points per game during their current 2-game losing streak. Defensively, Drake was outmatched in their last outing, giving up 86 points on 50% shooting, and Illinois State knocked down 12 triples in the game. Offensively, Drake scored 76 points, including 44 in the second half, on 42% shooting. The Bulldogs lost the rebounding battle and turned the ball over 10 times. Okku Federiko led the Drake offense in their last outing with 17 points on eight shots.
Jalen Quinn leads the Drake offense this season with 19.4 points and 3.3 assists per game. Jaehshon Thomas is second on the team with 10.5 points, and Owen Larson averages 8.9 points per game this season, but he has played just 16 times. Big man Okku Federiko averages 10.3 points and leads the team, pulling in 5.2 rebounds per game.
Key Injury Report for Drake:
- WIlguens Exacte (Out) - Foot
Valparaiso vs Drake Pick
- Valparaiso vs Drake Spread Pick
Both teams have mediocre thus far this season, but Valparaiso will have the edge on Monday. Valparaiso is playing the better basketball as of late and will overwhelm A struggling Drake team. Valparaiso has the stronger defense and will use that strength against a Drake team struggling on the offensive end. Take Valparaiso on Monday night is the job as they get the win and cover on the road.
- Valparaiso vs Drake Over/Under Pick
Both teams have mediocre offenses and solid enough defenses coming into this matchup. Each team desperately needs a win to improve its conference standing and will rely heavily on its defense in this matchup. Look for a low-scoring affair as both teams fight it out start to finish Monday night, with both teams looking for the win. Take the under on Monday night as the Valparaiso Beacons visit the Drake Bulldogs.
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