Valparaiso vs Southern Illinois Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 1

• Southern Illinois is a -8.5 point favorite vs Valparaiso
• Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
• Valparaiso / Southern Illinois TV channel: ESPN+

The Valparaiso Beacons visit Banterra Center to take on the Southern Illinois Salukis on Jan. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Carbondale, IL.

Southern Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-102).

The Valparaiso vs. Southern Illinois Over/Under is 147.5 total points.

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

Valparaiso vs Southern Illinois Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Southern Illinois will win this college basketball game with 74.3% 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 Southern Illinois will cover the spread with 62.2% confidence for today’s game.

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Valparaiso Basketball Best Bets Today:

• Valparaiso has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 33 games (+6.35 Units / 15% ROI)
• Valparaiso has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+2.85 Units / 7% ROI)
• Valparaiso have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 33 games (+2.60 Units / 7% ROI)
• Valparaiso have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 17 away games (+2.40 Units / 13% ROI)
• Valparaiso has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 33 games (+0.98 Units / 3% ROI)

Southern Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:

• Southern Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 15 games at home (+8.45 Units / 49% ROI)
• Southern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.15 Units / 14% ROI)
• Southern Illinois has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+2.10 Units / 12% ROI)
• Southern Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.50 Units / 4% ROI)

Valparaiso Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Valparaiso has a 6-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI).

• 5-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.05 Units / -28.74% ROI
• 6-6 when betting the Over for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI
• 6-6 when betting the Under for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI

Southern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Southern Illinois has a 7-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI).

• 5-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.85 Units / -2.32% ROI
• 5-8 when betting the Over for -3.85 Units / -26.83% ROI
• 8-5 when betting the Under for +2.5 Units / 17.54% ROI

Valparaiso Offensive Stats & Trends:

Valparaiso has allowed 6.4 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8

Valparaiso has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (309/734) this season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 42%

Valparaiso has forced 12.2 turnovers per game (951 turnovers/78 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Valparaiso allowed an average of 1.29 points per shot (2,513 points/1,951 shots) last season — tied for 20th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Southern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

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 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 has an eFG% of 47% this season — 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

Valparaiso is shooting 42% (1,975/4,745) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Valparaiso Defensive Stats & Trends:

Valparaiso has allowed 6.4 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8

Valparaiso has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (309/734) this season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 42%

Valparaiso has forced 12.2 turnovers per game (951 turnovers/78 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Valparaiso allowed an average of 1.29 points per shot (2,513 points/1,951 shots) last season — tied for 20th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Southern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:

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 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 has an eFG% of 47% this season — 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

Valparaiso is shooting 42% (1,975/4,745) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

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