The Valparaiso Beacons (10-11, 3-7 MVC) will try to stop a five-game losing streak when they host the Southern Illinois Salukis (9-12, 4-6 MVC) on January 28, 2025 at Athletics-Recreation Center. The contest airs on ESPN+.
The Beacons play the Salukis in a game that Valparaiso is currently a slim favorite by 1.5 points. The matchup's point total is 149.5.
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Valparaiso vs. Southern Illinois Odds and Game Info
- Game day: Tuesday, January 28, 2025
- Game time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Location: Valparaiso, Indiana
- Arena: Athletics-Recreation Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Valparaiso vs. Southern Illinois Odds and Prediction
- Spread favorite: Valparaiso (-1.5)
- Moneyline: Valparaiso (-110), Southern Illinois (-110)
- Total: 149.5 points
Pick ATS:Southern Illinois (+1.5)
- Pick OU: Under (149.5)
- Prediction: Valparaiso 75, Southern Illinois 74
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Valparaiso vs. Southern Illinois Comparison
| Valparaiso Rank | Valparaiso Stat | Southern Illinois Stat | Southern Illinois Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119th | 76.9 | Points Scored | 73.3 | 216th |
| 247th | 73.8 | Points Allowed | 74.1 | 257th |
| 317th | 11.7 | Assists | 14.8 | 112th |
| 83rd | 10.4 | Turnovers | 12.3 | 270th |
| 267th | 43.2% | Field Goal % | 45.5% | 148th |
| 296th | 45.6% | Field Goal % Allowed | 44.9% | 266th |
Valparaiso Key Players
- Cooper Schwieger leads the Beacons in scoring and rebounding, putting up 14.3 points and 7.2 boards per game.
- All Wright leads Valparaiso in assists, averaging 2.6 per game while also scoring 11.4 points per contest.
- Tyler Schmidt leads the Beacons in three-point shooting, knocking down an average of 1.5 shots per game from beyond the arc.
- Schmidt and Schwieger lead Valparaiso on the defensive end, with Schmidt leading the team in steals averaging 1.6 per game and Schwieger in blocks averaging 1.5 per contest.
Southern Illinois Key Players
- Ali Abdou Dibba puts up 16.7 points per game and is the top scorer for the Salukis.
- Southern Illinois' leader in rebounds is Jarrett Hensley with 5.4 per game, and its leader in assists is Kennard Davis with 2.6 per game.
- Davis is consistent from deep and leads the Salukis with 1.8 made threes per game.
- Southern Illinois' leader in steals is Davis with 1.7 per game, and its leader in blocks is Hensley with 1.0 per game.
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