Valparaiso Beacons

Basketball NCAAB Fri 7 Mar 09:30

Illinois-Chicago Flames (UIC)

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We’re Backing UIC on the Spread

There’s a generous line of -3.5 when it comes to UIC Flames in their meeting with Valparaiso. The 1.87 that they cover the spread has plenty of juice and our prediction is it will happen.

6 Wins in Last 8 H2H Clashes for UIC

The last meeting between UIC Flames and Valparaiso Beacons was on Sunday, with UIC coming away with a 77-73 victory. We’ve seen six UIC wins in the past 8 meetings between the teams.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
UIC 18-14 2448 2362 86 10-7 8-7 1L
Valparaiso 15-19 2539 2513 26 10-7 5-12 1L
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Expert College Basketball Analysis

The college basketball picks are only provided once we have a handle on the team news and the latest form guide. We are also on point when it comes to the most valuable stats.

Key Valparaiso vs UIC stats:

  • The -3.5 line has been covered by UIC in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The -3.5 line has been covered by UIC in 11 of their last 20 games.
  • The -3.5 line has been covered by UIC in 3 consecutive games at home.
  • The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Valpo in 17 of their last 20 games on the road.
  • The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Valpo in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Valpo in 2 consecutive games.
  • The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Valpo in 2 consecutive games against UIC.

Valparaiso vs UIC Prediction

The best betting angle could be UIC against the spread. You can land 1.87 that the market leaders are able to cover the -3.5 line and they are more than capable in this college contest.

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UIC -3.5 Probability

The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 53.5% likelihood of this pick winning. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

Our Pick

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Published 12:53, 06 March 2025

Valparaiso vs UIC Bet Builder Tips

Spread UIC -3.5
Totals Over 149.5
Result & BTTS 60 UIC / Yes

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: UIC -3.5, Over 149.5 points and UIC/BTTS Yes on the Result & Both Teams to Score lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

Valparaiso Valparaiso logo 73 - 80 UIC logo UIC

Should you wish to go for a speculative bet, try UIC to win 80-73 on the correct score lines. This should be a fun wager which could potentially yield a huge return.

Valparaiso vs UIC 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.

UIC Trading at Shorter Odds Than Valpo

UIC Flames are regarded as having a 65% chance of winning this college game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at 1.54. The market suggests that Valparaiso are least likely to win at 2.52.

3.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 149.5 right now. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you're keen on Over 149.5, this selection is available at 1.95.

If you think UIC can reach 20 points first, then odds of 1.63 are available for the favorites to win. On the flip side, Valpo are 2.20 to reach this total before their opponents.

Consider every angle when placing your college basketball bets. The betting sites offer a nice selection of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the contest.

Betting Lines & Odds

Player Props & Micro Betting

Prop betting is very popular, with bettors looking to wager on player props such as Points, Assists, Rebounds, Steals and Three-Pointers. It’s a great way of betting on individual player performance and the gambling sites will provide lots of options.

There are some exciting college basketball micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer. The long-ball option pays better, and in today’s game, you can never discount the three-pointer.

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Last 5 & H2H

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Valparaiso logo Valparaiso Stats

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Moneyline

  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

Point Spread

Total Points

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NCAAB Table Select Season

Missouri Valley Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Drake 30-3 2313 1928 385 18-2 12-1 7W
Bradley 26-8 2612 2339 273 16-3 10-5 1L
Belmont 22-11 2618 2529 89 13-6 9-5 1L
Northern Iowa 20-12 2355 2150 205 14-7 6-5 2L
Illinois State 19-14 2492 2374 118 14-4 5-10 1L
UIC 18-14 2448 2362 86 10-7 8-7 1L
Murray State 16-17 2371 2282 89 11-7 5-10 1L
Valparaiso 15-19 2539 2513 26 10-7 5-12 1L
Indiana State 14-18 2563 2545 18 8-7 6-11 1L
Southern Illinois 14-19 2405 2458 -53 8-9 6-10 1L
Evansville 11-21 2113 2263 -150 7-9 4-12 4L
Missouri State 9-23 2175 2268 -93 7-9 2-14 6L
  • 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