Drake vs Valparaiso Prediction, Picks & Odds | 25 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Drake vs Valparaiso

The Drake Bulldogs go up against the Valparaiso Beacons, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Wednesday, February 25.

Valparaiso are capable of covering the -4.5 line when they go up against Drake. We’re confident of a strong showing and a bet against the spread could be the best play at -120.

Drake Bulldogs lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 66-61 at home to Southern Illinois Salukis.

Valparaiso Beacons won their last game 71-67. This was a road victory against UIC Flames.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Valparaiso had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. They recorded a 81-76 win over Drake. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen eight Drake wins.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Valparaiso	15-13	1978	1997	-19	11-4	4-9	3W
Drake	12-17	2210	2181	29	7-11	5-6	7L

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Drake vs Valparaiso Prediction & Picks

We dive into the top Drake vs Valparaiso betting angles, including our main match prediction, best correct score play and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

Valparaiso at -4.5 could be the best bet to have on the spread. Odds of -120 are available and our pick would mean a solid win for the favorites in this college showdown.

The college basketball handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of injuries and team form that could impact the outcome. We also leave no stone unturned when analyzing the latest stats to support every prediction.

Key Drake vs Valparaiso stats:

• The -4.5 line has been covered by Valpo in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -4.5 line has been covered by Valpo in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Drake in 7 consecutive games.
• The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Drake in 13 of their last 20 games.

Valpo -4.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 54.6% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. This college basketball wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

Valparaiso -4.5 @ -120 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Drake 73 - 80 Valparaiso

We’re going for the Beacons to claim a 80-73 victory and the good news is that there are massive betting odds for this outcome. A small stake can return a potentially large amount.

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Drake vs Valparaiso Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Valparaiso have the shortest price to win this college game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 71% probability due to their -244 Moneyline betting odds. Drake are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +198.

There is a spread of 4.5 and total points has a line of 147.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 147.5 at -110.

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Moneyline

Drake

+198

Valpo

-244

Point Spread

Drake +4.5

-102

Valpo -4.5

-120

Total Points

Under 147.5

-110

Over 147.5

-110

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Drake Stats

Valparaiso Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• +4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 158.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 153.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 147.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 147.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.70 pts and allowed 81.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 73.50 pts and allowed 79.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 145.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 140.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 147.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 147.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.80 pts and allowed 72.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 71.70 pts and allowed 68.30 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Missouri Valley	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Belmont	25-4	2433	2102	331	14-2	11-2	3W
Murray State	20-10	2510	2379	131	14-3	6-7	1W
Bradley	19-11	2314	2187	127	15-3	4-8	1L
Northern Iowa	18-11	2004	1771	233	12-4	6-7	1L
Illinois State	18-11	2200	1973	227	14-3	4-8	1L
UIC	17-13	2271	2086	185	10-6	7-7	1W
Valparaiso	15-13	1978	1997	-19	11-4	4-9	3W
Southern Illinois	14-15	2126	2037	89	7-7	7-8	2W
Drake	12-17	2210	2181	29	7-11	5-6	7L
Indiana State	10-19	2158	2191	-33	7-7	3-12	5L
Evansville	6-22	1873	2121	-248	4-11	2-11	3L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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