Valparaiso vs Northwestern Prediction, Picks & Odds | 16 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Valparaiso vs Northwestern

The Valparaiso Beacons go up against the Northwestern Wildcats, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Tuesday, December 16.

We really fancy the chances of Northwestern beating Valparaiso handsomely. That is why we’re backing them at -17.5 on the spread at odds of -110.

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Valparaiso Beacons lost their previous game, being beaten at home to UNC Wilmington Seahawks 73-70.

Northwestern Wildcats last game saw them claim a 93-53 home win over Jackson State Tigers.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Northwestern	6-4	823	711	112	5-3	1-1	1W
Valparaiso	5-4	633	625	8	4-2	1-2	2L

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Valparaiso vs Northwestern Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our Valparaiso vs Northwestern betting tips: our expert match prediction, most likely correct score outcome and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

We’re really sweet on the big favorites who are -17.5 on the spread. Northwestern should enjoy a huge victory in this college matchup and cover the line at -110.

The formbook is always a smart starting point when making basketball predictions. Up-to-date college hoops team news is just as important, while the stats we provide often reveal valuable insights.

Key Valparaiso vs Northwestern stats:

• The -17.5 line has been covered by Northwestern in 4 of their last 10 games.

Northwestern -17.5 Probability

The best betting apps make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our analysts have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

Northwestern -17.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Valparaiso 66 - 86 Northwestern

Should you wish to go for a speculative bet, try the Wildcats to win 86-66 on the correct score lines. This should be a fun wager which could potentially yield a huge return.

Valparaiso vs Northwestern 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.

Northwestern are strong -3333 favorites to win this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 97% chance of claiming victory. The market suggests that Valparaiso are least likely to win at +1280.

17.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 145.5 right now. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. If you fancy Over 145.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

The top basketball sportsbooks offer a huge selection of game lines and team props when it comes to most college games. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

Valpo

+1280

Northwestern

-3333

Point Spread

Valpo +17.5

-110

Northwestern -17.5

-110

Total Points

Under 145.5

-110

Over 145.5

-110

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Valparaiso Stats

Northwestern Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +17.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +17.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -17.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -17.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 139.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 145.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 145.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 145.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 69.80 pts and allowed 69.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 70.40 pts and allowed 75.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 153.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 148.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 145.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 145.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 82.30 pts and allowed 71.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 80.60 pts and allowed 67.70 pts in the last 10 home games

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

Big Ten	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Michigan	10-0	947	677	270	7-0	3-0	10W
Nebraska	11-0	922	751	171	10-0	1-0	11W
Purdue	10-1	931	738	193	8-1	2-0	2W
USC	10-1	963	846	117	6-1	4-0	2W
Michigan State	9-1	765	621	144	6-1	3-0	1W
Iowa	9-2	872	680	192	8-0	1-2	1W
Ohio State	8-2	876	729	147	6-1	2-1	1W
Indiana	8-3	942	741	201	8-1	0-2	1L
Illinois	8-3	966	787	179	6-3	2-0	1L
Penn State	8-3	892	819	73	7-2	1-1	2L
UCLA	7-3	767	667	100	6-1	1-2	1L
Washington	7-3	847	734	113	4-1	3-2	2W
Wisconsin	7-3	851	754	97	6-0	1-3	1L
Northwestern	6-4	823	711	112	5-3	1-1	1W
Minnesota	6-5	807	749	58	6-3	0-2	1W
Maryland	6-5	854	886	-32	5-2	1-3	2L
Oregon	5-5	760	741	19	5-3	0-2	1W
Rutgers	5-6	758	804	-46	5-2	0-4	3L

Missouri Valley	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Belmont	10-1	943	751	192	7-1	3-0	2W
Northern Iowa	8-2	736	580	156	6-1	2-1	1W
Illinois State	8-3	893	742	151	7-1	1-2	1L
Murray State	8-3	995	864	131	7-0	1-3	4W
Bradley	7-4	839	736	103	7-2	0-2	4W
Indiana State	7-4	829	759	70	5-0	2-4	3W
Valparaiso	5-4	633	625	8	4-2	1-2	2L
Drake	6-5	890	753	137	4-5	2-0	2L
Southern Illinois	6-5	887	808	79	4-1	2-4	1L
UIC	4-6	779	746	33	3-1	1-5	4L
Evansville	4-7	759	798	-39	3-4	1-3	2L

• 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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