Valparaiso vs UIC Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 2

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  • UIC is a -6.5 point favorite vs Valparaiso
  • Total (Over/Under): 152.5 points
  • Valparaiso / UIC TV channel: ESPN+

The Valparaiso Beacons visit Credit Union 1 Arena to take on the UIC Flames on Mar. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Chicago, IL, USA.

UIC is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-105).

The Valparaiso vs. UIC Over/Under is 152.5 total points.

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Valparaiso vs. UIC Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Valparaiso+6.5 -115O 152.5 -110+220
UIC -6.5 -105U 152.5 -110-275

Valparaiso vs UIC Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts UIC will win this college basketball game with 77.3% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Valparaiso vs UIC Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Valparaiso will cover the spread with 55.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • 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 14 away games (+3.15 Units / 19% ROI)
  • UIC has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 13 games at home (+8.65 Units / 58% ROI)
  • UIC has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 30 games (+4.75 Units / 10% ROI)
  • UIC has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • UIC has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.40 Units / 13% ROI)
  • UIC have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.60 Units / 2% ROI)

Valparaiso Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Valparaiso has a 12-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.4 Units / -11% ROI).

  • 11-17 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.5 Units / -13.22% ROI
  • 17-11 when betting the Over for +4.9 Units / 15.91% ROI
  • 11-17 when betting the Under for -7.7 Units / -25% ROI

UIC Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UIC has a 15-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.8 Units / 6.07% ROI).

  • 15-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.65 Units / 10.89% ROI
  • 16-11 when betting the Over for +3.9 Units / 13.11% ROI
  • 11-16 when betting the Under for -6.55 Units / -22.09% 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 is shooting 79% from the free throw line (496/631) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 72%

Valparaiso had a TS% of 45% last season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Valparaiso has averaged 10.0 turnovers per game (299 turnovers/30 games) this season — tied for 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.7

UIC Offensive Stats & Trends:

UIC has averaged 15.4 assists per game (447 assists/29 games) this season — tied for 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.7

UIC had 15.4 free throw attempts per game last season — tied for 20th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

UIC has averaged 76.9 points per game (2,230 points/29 games) this season — 5th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 74.2

UIC had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (436 assists/ 370 TOs) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Valparaiso Defensive Stats & Trends:

Valparaiso has averaged 5.7 steals per game (172 steals/30 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Valparaiso has allowed opponents to shoot 47% (808/1,734) this season — 26th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

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

Valparaiso has averaged 6.0 steals per game (365 steals/61 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.4

UIC Defensive Stats & Trends:

UIC allowed 6.3 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 45th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

UIC has averaged 6.4 steals per game (187 steals/29 games) this season — 5th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.6

UIC has allowed 75.1 points per game (2,179 points/29 games) this season — tied for 3rd highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 72.2

UIC has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (785/1,734) this season — 5th highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 45%


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