Eastern Illinois vs Valparaiso Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 24

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  • Valparaiso is a -6.5 point favorite vs Eastern Illinois
  • Total (Over/Under): 141.5 points
  • Eastern Illinois / Valparaiso TV channel: ESPN+

The Eastern Illinois Panthers visit Athletics-Recreation Center to take on the Valparaiso Beacons on Nov. 24. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Valparaiso, IN.

Valparaiso is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Eastern Illinois vs. Valparaiso Over/Under is 141.5 total points.

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Eastern Illinois vs. Valparaiso Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Eastern Illinois+6.5 -110O 141.5 -110+225
Valparaiso -6.5 -110U 141.5 -110-275

Eastern Illinois vs Valparaiso Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Valparaiso will win this college basketball game with 79.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Eastern Illinois vs Valparaiso Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Valparaiso will cover the spread with 55.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Eastern Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 27 games (+8.45 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 26 games (+7.55 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 27 games (+6.15 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.35 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.40 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Valparaiso has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 30 games (+8.50 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Valparaiso has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.25 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Valparaiso has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.60 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Valparaiso have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.55 Units / 2% ROI)

Eastern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Eastern Illinois has a 2-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 0-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -4 Units / -100% ROI
  • 2-2 when betting the Over for -0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 2-2 when betting the Under for -0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI

Valparaiso Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Valparaiso has a 1-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI).

  • 1-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.65 Units / -20.75% ROI
  • 1-2 when betting the Over for -1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • 2-1 when betting the Under for +0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI

Eastern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Illinois averaged 1.13 points per shot (2,144 points/1,894 shots) last season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Eastern Illinois averaged 9.9 turnovers per game (306 turnovers/31 games) last season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.5

Eastern Illinois had an eFG% of 47% last season — 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Eastern Illinois averaged 9.9 turnovers per game (306 turnovers/31 games) last season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Valparaiso Offensive Stats & Trends:

Valparaiso averaged 1.10 points per shot (2,093 points/1,899 shots) last season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Valparaiso averaged 67.5 points per game (2,093 points/31 games) last season — tied for 24th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Valparaiso averaged 24% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (453 free throw attempts/1,899 field goal attempts) last season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Valparaiso shot 41% (774/1,899) last season — 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Eastern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Illinois averaged 8.2 steals per game (253 steals/31 games) last season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Eastern Illinois stole the ball 253 times last season — most among Ohio Valley Teams

Eastern Illinois averaged 22.8 defensive rebounds per game (708 rebounds/31 games) last season — tied for 4th lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Eastern Illinois averaged 8.2 steals per game (253 steals/31 games) last season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Valparaiso Defensive Stats & Trends:

Valparaiso forced 12.5 turnovers per game (387 turnovers/31 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.6


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