- Southern Illinois is a -6.5 point favorite vs Valparaiso
- Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
- Valparaiso / Southern Illinois TV channel: ESPN+
The Valparaiso Beacons visit Banterra Center to take on the Southern Illinois Salukis on Feb. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Carbondale, IL, USA.
Southern Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-105).
The Valparaiso vs. Southern Illinois Over/Under is 146.5 total points.
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Valparaiso vs. Southern Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Valparaiso | +6.5 -115 | O 146.5 -110 | +220 |
| Southern Illinois | -6.5 -105 | U 146.5 -110 | -275 |
Valparaiso vs Southern Illinois Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Southern Illinois will win this college basketball game with 62.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Valparaiso vs Southern Illinois Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Valparaiso will cover the spread with 53.9% confidence for today’s game.
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Valparaiso Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Valparaiso has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.80 Units / 15% ROI)
- Valparaiso has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.00 Units / 12% ROI)
- Valparaiso has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 15 away games (+0.05 Units / 0% ROI)
Southern Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Southern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.05 Units / 12% ROI)
- Southern Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.60 Units / 2% ROI)
- Southern Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.26 Units / 1% ROI)
Valparaiso Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Valparaiso has a 11-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.3 Units / -11.5% ROI).
- 10-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.7 Units / -16.92% ROI
- 16-10 when betting the Over for +5 Units / 17.48% ROI
- 10-16 when betting the Under for -7.6 Units / -26.57% ROI
Southern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Southern Illinois has a 11-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.4 Units / -15.38% ROI).
- 10-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.9 Units / -19.41% ROI
- 11-15 when betting the Over for -5.5 Units / -19.23% ROI
- 15-11 when betting the Under for +2.9 Units / 10.14% ROI
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 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 had 14.6 free throw attempts per game last season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2
Valparaiso has averaged 10.1 turnovers per game (282 turnovers/28 games) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.8
Southern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Southern Illinois is shooting 69% from the free throw line (369/538) this season — tied for 39th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Southern Illinois has averaged 12.9 turnovers per game (360 turnovers/28 games) this season — tied for 31st highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.7
Southern Illinois has averaged 72.2 points per game (2,022 points/28 games) this season — 4th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 74.6
Southern Illinois shot 76% from the free throw line (452/593) last season — 2nd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 73%
Valparaiso Defensive Stats & Trends:
Valparaiso has averaged 5.7 steals per game (160 steals/28 games) this season — tied for 32nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.9
Valparaiso has averaged 5.7 steals per game (160 steals/28 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Valparaiso has allowed opponents to shoot 47% (1,607/3,408) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Valparaiso has allowed an average of 1.30 points per shot (2,098 points/1,610 shots) this season — tied for 26th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24
Southern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Southern Illinois allowed 5.2 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3
Southern Illinois has allowed 73.1 points per game (2,046 points/28 games) this season — 5th highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 71.7
Southern Illinois has allowed 6.6 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5
Southern Illinois has allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (225/634) this season — tied for 34th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
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