Detroit at Valparaiso

Detroit heads out on the road for the third straight time on a 6-1 run UNDER the total. The offense runs into a dominant Valparaiso defense. One of the best defensive teams in the nation last season, the Crusaders have been even stronger defensively this season. Valpo ranks #3 in the nation in adjusted defensive efficiency, trailing only Louisville and Wichita State. Valpo's scoring defense (59.8 points per game) and field goal percentage defense (37.5%) both rank #3 nationally. The Crusaders are 13-1 at home this season where they hold teams to 59.5 points per contest. Valpo has given up 47 or fewer points six times already this year and is 22-10 UNDER the total at home, plus 23-7 UNDER following a spread loss. Play this one UNDER the total.