Valparaiso vs Southern Illinois Prediction, Picks & Odds | 22 Feb 2025

Back Southern Illinois to Overpower Valpo

There’s a generous line of -6.5 when it comes to Southern Illinois in their meeting with Valparaiso. The -110 that they cover the spread has plenty of juice and our prediction is it will happen.

8 Victories for Southern Illinois in Previous 10 H2H Games

Valparaiso Beacons won their previous game which was at home. It was a 66-64 triumph against Missouri State Bears.

Southern Illinois Salukis lost on the road in their last game. Murray State Racers won 62-60.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 79-75 in favor of Southern Illinois when they last played Valparaiso. It’s been seven wins on the bounce for Southern Illinois when playing Valparaiso. On the head-to-head front, they have won 8 of the past 10.

Valparaiso vs Southern Illinois Prediction & Picks

Southern Illinois should be taken against the spread at -6.5 with our pick being for the favorites to achieve a comfortable margin of victory in this college matchup. Back them at the odds of -110 that are available.

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Key Valparaiso vs Southern Illinois stats:

• The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Valpo in any of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Valpo in 15 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Valpo in 6 consecutive games on the road.

Southern Illinois -6.5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick landing a return. However, we have this number between 55-60% based on our in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Best Bet

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Correct Score Prediction

Valparaiso 66 - 77 Southern Illinois

Let’s roll the dice and try Southern Illinois to achieve a 77-66 winning scoreline. There are huge betting odds for this potential outcome and it’s a fun type of wager to enjoy.

Valparaiso vs Southern Illinois 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.

Southern Illinois Trading at Shorter Odds Than Valpo

Southern Illinois are -303 favorites and that means a 75% chance of winning this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. At +235, Valparaiso are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

6.5 is the spread and 147.5 is the total points line. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. Those who wager Under 147.5 can get -110.

You can back Southern Illinois to make a fast start and hit the 20-point mark first. The favorites are -200 to achieve this, with Valpo +150 to win the race to this total.

You can find a nice selection of game lines and team props for every college basketball contest, with the betting sites creating many different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Moneyline

Valpo

+235

Southern Illinois

-303

Point Spread

Valpo +6.5

-110

Southern Illinois -6.5

-110

Total Points

Under 147.5

-110

Over 147.5

-110

Player Props & Micro Betting

As an alternative to the game lines, check out the player prop bets that are available. It’s especially great if you have a view when it comes to Turnovers, Steals, Blocks and Points, while there are lots of other options.

Micro betting provides a rollercoaster ride for college basketball bettors. It can be great to enjoy the live lines, with the opportunity to bet on the Next Field Goal. Watch the live action before deciding which way to go.

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Valparaiso Stats

Southern Illinois Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 150.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 146.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 146.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 146.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.00 pts and allowed 78.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 68.80 pts and allowed 77.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 140.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 143.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 146.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 146.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 70.90 pts and allowed 69.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 70.40 pts and allowed 73.10 pts in the last 10 home games