Northern Illinois vs Valparaiso Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 27

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  • Valparaiso is a -9.5 point favorite vs Northern Illinois
  • Total (Over/Under): 141.5 points
  • Northern Illinois / Valparaiso TV channel: ESPN+

The Northern Illinois Huskies visit Athletics-Recreation Center to take on the Valparaiso Beacons on Nov. 27. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Valparaiso, IN.

Valparaiso is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-120).

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

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Northern Illinois+9.5 +100O 141.5 -115+400
Valparaiso -9.5 -120U 141.5 -105-550

Northern Illinois vs Valparaiso Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Valparaiso will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Northern 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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  • Northern Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 29 games (+7.82 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Northern Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 29 games (+7.70 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Northern Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 16 away games (+4.55 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Northern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.25 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Northern Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 16 away games (+2.20 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Valparaiso has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 30 games (+8.55 Units / 25% 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)
  • Valparaiso has hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.05 Units / 0% ROI)

Northern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northern Illinois has a 2-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.3 Units / -23.64% ROI).

  • 1-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.75 Units / -55% ROI
  • 1-4 when betting the Over for -3.4 Units / -61.82% ROI
  • 4-1 when betting the Under for +2.9 Units / 52.73% ROI

Valparaiso Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

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

  • 2-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.65 Units / -6.07% ROI
  • 1-3 when betting the Over for -2.3 Units / -52.27% ROI
  • 3-1 when betting the Under for +1.9 Units / 43.18% ROI

Northern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Illinois had an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (312 assists/ 366 TOs) last season — tied for lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Northern Illinois averaged 10.4 assists per game (312 assists/30 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 12.4

Northern Illinois averaged 12.2 turnovers per game (366 turnovers/30 games) last season — 3rd highest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 11.5

Northern Illinois averaged 10.4 assists per game (312 assists/30 games) last season — 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

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%

Northern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Illinois averaged 5.2 steals per game (157 steals/30 games) last season — lowest among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 6.1

Northern Illinois averaged 24.3 defensive rebounds per game (730 rebounds/30 games) last season — 4th best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 23.9

Northern Illinois averaged 5.2 steals per game (157 steals/30 games) last season — tied for 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Northern Illinois forced 10.4 turnovers per game (311 turnovers/30 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 11.4

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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