Valparaiso vs Northern Iowa Prediction, Picks & Odds | 29 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Valparaiso vs Northern Iowa

The Valparaiso Beacons go up against the Northern Iowa Panthers, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Monday, December 29.

The Overs is sticking out like a sore thumb considering the line for Valparaiso and Northern Iowa is set at 127.5. We’re expecting a bigger total and -110 is available.

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Valparaiso Beacons were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to Murray State Racers by a 85-79 scoreline.

Northern Iowa Panthers were beaten last game and this was on the road. Saint Mary's Gaels claimed a 63-58 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Valparaiso have won both of the most recent meetings against Northern Iowa. At home, they triumphed 80-73 before a 64-63 win on the road. The past 10 games between the teams have seen Northern Iowa win six times.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Northern Iowa	9-3	854	697	157	6-1	3-2	1L
Valparaiso	5-6	782	796	-14	4-3	1-3	4L

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Valparaiso vs Northern Iowa Prediction & Picks

Take on Valparaiso vs Northern Iowa with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a value-driven bet builder. Scroll down for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

You can get -110 that there are Over 127.5 points and there’s plenty of juice in those betting odds. The two teams should be able to keep the score ticking for our pick to win.

Incoming team news often impacts the betting lines and odds in significant ways. Our college hoops handicappers factor this in alongside recent form, while key stats are also carefully weighed to strengthen each basketball pick.

Key Valparaiso vs Northern Iowa stats:

• The 127.5 line has been covered in the last 5 Valpo games.
• The 127.5 line has been covered in 17 of the last 20 Valpo games on the road.
• The 127.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Valpo games.
• The 127.5 line has been covered in the last 3 UNI games at home.
• The 127.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 UNI games at home.

Over 127.5 Probability

If you go by the best sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Valparaiso 58 - 73 Northern Iowa

There’s the chance to land huge betting odds when it comes to the Panthers winning on the correct score lines. We’ll try a 73-58 victory in their favor and this should be in the right ball park.

Valparaiso vs Northern Iowa Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -1000 about Northern Iowa which reflects they have a 91% chance of winning this college game. Valparaiso are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +640.

There is a spread of 11.5 and total points has a line of 127.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you want to back Over 127.5, it’s -110.

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Moneyline

Valpo

+640

UNI

-1000

Point Spread

Valpo +11.5

-102

UNI -11.5

-120

Total Points

Under 127.5

-110

Over 127.5

-110

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Valparaiso Stats

Northern Iowa Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 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

• +11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +11.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -11.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 144.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 147.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 127.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 127.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.60 pts and allowed 73.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 71.20 pts and allowed 76.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 128.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 130.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 127.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 127.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 70.30 pts and allowed 58.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 72.90 pts and allowed 57.70 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	12-1	1110	887	223	7-1	5-0	4W
Illinois State	10-3	1053	875	178	8-1	2-2	2W
Murray State	10-3	1161	1015	146	8-0	2-3	6W
Northern Iowa	9-3	854	697	157	6-1	3-2	1L
Bradley	9-4	1020	904	116	8-2	1-2	6W
Drake	7-6	1028	899	129	4-5	3-1	1W
Indiana State	7-6	993	952	41	5-1	2-5	2L
Southern Illinois	6-7	1024	956	68	4-2	2-5	3L
Valparaiso	5-6	782	796	-14	4-3	1-3	4L
UIC	4-8	909	894	15	3-3	1-5	6L
Evansville	4-9	902	947	-45	3-6	1-3	4L

• 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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