Murray State vs. Valparaiso: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch
The Valparaiso Beacons (11-20, 5-15 MVC) hope to stop a four-game losing streak when they visit the Murray State Racers (16-14, 11-9 MVC) on March 2, 2023 at Enterprise Center. The contest airs on ESPN+.
On Sunday, Murray State knocked off Valparaiso 77-76 in OT, led by DJ Burns with 21 points. Ben Krikke was the top scorer for the losing squad with 24 points.
When is Murray State vs. Valparaiso and when does it start?
This contest between the Racers and Beacons will take place on Thursday, March 2, 2023. You can expect the opening tip at 7:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Murray State vs. Valparaiso
The Racers and Beacons will hit the hardwood at Enterprise Center for this matchup on March 2, and if you want to see the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN+.
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Murray State Racers vs. Valparaiso Beacons Game Preview
Murray State Stats, Odds & Insights
Murray State’s -67 scoring differential (outscored by 2.2 points per game) is a result of scoring 70.5 points per game (205th in college basketball) while allowing 72.7 per contest (258th in college basketball).
The 70.5 points the Racers average are just 3.0 fewer than the Beacons allow.
Murray State knocks down 6.1 three-pointers per game (314th in college basketball), 2.6 fewer than its opponents (8.7).
The Racers post 73.6 points per game when playing at home, compared to 65.9 points per game when playing on the road, a difference of 7.7 points per contest.
Murray State has seen a downturn in scoring lately, putting up 68.9 points per game in its last 10 contests, 1.6 points fewer than the 70.5 it has scored this year.
Valparaiso Stats, Odds & Insights
Valparaiso’s -121 scoring differential (being outscored by 4.0 points per game) is a result of putting up 69.5 points per game (231st in college basketball) while allowing 73.5 per contest (283rd in college basketball).
The Beacons average 69.5 points, just 3.2 fewer than the Racers allow.
Valparaiso hits 1.3 fewer threes per game than the opposition, 6.3 (301st in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.6.
The Beacons average 72.5 points per game at home, and 67.0 on the road.
Valparaiso is averaging 71.6 points per contest in its past 10 games, which is 2.1 more than its average for the season (69.5).
Racers Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Perry | 30 | 14.1 | 4.5 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| Jamari Smith | 28 | 11.4 | 4.3 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Jacobi Wood | 30 | 10.7 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 1.4 |
| DJ Burns | 30 | 8.9 | 6.6 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Brian Moore Jr. | 29 | 8.5 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
Beacons Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Krikke | 31 | 19.6 | 5.9 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.5 |
| Kobe King | 31 | 16.4 | 4.0 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.6 |
| Quinton Green | 30 | 10.7 | 4.5 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 2.2 |
| Nick Edwards | 31 | 7.6 | 3.9 | 5.0 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 0.5 |
| Maximus Nelson | 30 | 4.8 | 3.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 1.3 |
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