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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Valparaiso
|
17-15 | 2278 | 2300 | -22 | 13-4 | 4-11 | 1L |
Northwestern
|
15-19 | 2487 | 2447 | 40 | 11-9 | 4-10 | 1L |
Valparaiso vs Northwestern Prediction & Picks
Get the full betting picture for Valparaiso vs Northwestern, including a key match prediction, our best correct score selection, top player prop picks and a ready-made bet builder.
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:
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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Player Prop Picks
Nick Martinelli (Northwestern) can be backed to secure Over 7.5 rebounds at -141. We think that he can perform well and we’ll bet on him to cover the Player Rebounds total.
Latest Nick Martinelli Player Prop Odds
Josh Hubbard (Mississippi State) can be backed to have Under 3.5 assists at -110. He’s not guaranteed to cover the Player Assists line and we’re happy to take this bet.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Northwestern -16.5 on the spread, along with Over 143.5 and Nick Martinelli (Northwestern) to get Over 7.5 rebounds.
A basketball same game parlay is an awesome way of cheering on different selections within the same game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single wager. The odds can combine to great effect.
Correct Score Prediction
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 below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Northwestern are strong -2500 favorites to win this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 96% chance of claiming victory. The market suggests that Valparaiso are least likely to win at +1100.
16.5 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 -115.
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Nick Martinelli is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can get -115 that he goes Over 20.5 points or the same odds when it comes to Under.
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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Valparaiso Stats
Northwestern Stats
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +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
- -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
- 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
- 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
| Big Ten | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Michigan
|
31-3 | 2952 | 2353 | 599 | 19-2 | 12-1 | 1L |
Nebraska
|
26-6 | 2473 | 2119 | 354 | 19-3 | 7-3 | 1L |
Michigan State
|
25-7 | 2526 | 2189 | 337 | 17-3 | 8-4 | 2L |
Purdue
|
27-8 | 2858 | 2455 | 403 | 16-5 | 11-3 | 4W |
Illinois
|
24-8 | 2700 | 2234 | 466 | 15-6 | 9-2 | 1L |
Wisconsin
|
24-10 | 2822 | 2581 | 241 | 16-2 | 8-8 | 1L |
UCLA
|
23-11 | 2643 | 2414 | 229 | 18-3 | 5-8 | 1L |
Ohio State
|
21-12 | 2633 | 2402 | 231 | 15-5 | 6-7 | 1L |
Iowa
|
21-12 | 2482 | 2177 | 305 | 17-3 | 4-9 | 1L |
Indiana
|
18-14 | 2501 | 2309 | 192 | 15-6 | 3-8 | 2L |
USC
|
18-14 | 2515 | 2494 | 21 | 11-7 | 7-7 | 8L |
Washington
|
16-17 | 2545 | 2430 | 115 | 11-6 | 5-11 | 1L |
Minnesota
|
15-17 | 2241 | 2193 | 48 | 13-8 | 2-9 | 1L |
|
Northwestern
|
15-19 | 2487 | 2447 | 40 | 11-9 | 4-10 | 1L |
Rutgers
|
14-19 | 2329 | 2479 | -150 | 11-7 | 3-12 | 1L |
Oregon
|
12-20 | 2267 | 2366 | -99 | 10-10 | 2-10 | 1L |
Penn State
|
12-20 | 2358 | 2539 | -181 | 10-10 | 2-10 | 3L |
Maryland
|
12-21 | 2300 | 2527 | -227 | 9-8 | 3-13 | 1L |
| Missouri Valley | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Belmont
|
26-6 | 2684 | 2347 | 337 | 15-3 | 11-3 | 2L |
Northern Iowa
|
23-12 | 2447 | 2144 | 303 | 13-5 | 10-7 | 5W |
Bradley
|
21-12 | 2560 | 2422 | 138 | 17-4 | 4-8 | 1L |
Illinois State
|
20-12 | 2404 | 2190 | 214 | 15-4 | 5-8 | 1L |
Murray State
|
20-12 | 2667 | 2558 | 109 | 14-4 | 6-8 | 2L |
UIC
|
19-15 | 2567 | 2379 | 188 | 11-7 | 8-8 | 1L |
|
Valparaiso
|
17-15 | 2278 | 2300 | -22 | 13-4 | 4-11 | 1L |
Southern Illinois
|
16-16 | 2336 | 2226 | 110 | 8-8 | 8-8 | 1L |
Drake
|
14-20 | 2552 | 2544 | 8 | 7-12 | 7-8 | 1L |
Indiana State
|
11-21 | 2354 | 2383 | -29 | 8-7 | 3-14 | 1L |
Evansville
|
7-25 | 2143 | 2447 | -304 | 5-12 | 2-13 | 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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