| MATCHUP | Belmont Bruins | Valparaiso Beacons |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 18-3 | 10-10 |
| Spread | -4.5 -110 | +4.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | -192 | +160 |
| Total | Over 144.5 (-115) | Under 144.5 (-105) |
| Where | Athletics-Recreation Center, Valparaiso, IN | |
| When | Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Valparaiso Beacons Preview
The Valparaiso Beacons have a 10-10 overall record this season and a 4-5 record in the Missouri Valley Conference. They are coming off a 69-63 away win against Southern Illinois and their previous three games were a 54-44 away win against Northern Iowa, an 78-74 away loss to Belmont and an 92-79 away loss to Murray State.
Offensively, Valparaiso averages 70.9 points per game, while allowing 69.7 points per game defensively. The Beacons shoot with 41% from the field and grab 37 rebounds per game, while dishing out 11.6 assists per game. They average 3.9 blocks per game and 6 steals per game defensively.
Owen Dease leads Valparaiso in scoring, with an average of 14 points per game, while shooting with 49.2% from the field and 86.2% from the free throw line. Shon Tupuola is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.3 per game, while Rakim Chaney leads the team in assists with 3 per game.
Belmont Bruins Preview
The Belmont Bruins have an 18-3 overall record this season and an 8-2 record in the Missouri Valley Conference. They are coming off an 80-69 home win against Illinois State and their previous three games were an 73-68 away win against Southern Illinois, a 78-74 home win against Valparaiso and a 78-76 away win against Drake.
Offensively, Belmont averages 82.5 points per game, while allowing 69.8 points per game defensively. The Bruins shoot with 51% from the field and grab 38 rebounds per game, while dishing out 17.8 assists per game. They average 3.7 blocks per game and 6.6 steals per game defensively.
Tyler Lundblade leads Belmont in scoring, with an average of 15 points per game, while shooting with 41.9% from the field and 93.5% from the free throw line. Drew Scharnowski is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.3 per game, while Jack Smiley leads the team in assists with 2.2 per game.
Belmont Bruins @ Valparaiso Beacons Betting Trends: January 28, 2026
Why the Valparaiso Beacons will win
- The home team has won each of Valparaiso’s last eight games.
- Valparaiso has won the first half in eight of its last nine night games at Athletics-Recreation Center.
Why the Belmont Bruins will win
- Belmont has won eight of its last nine games against Valparaiso.
- Belmont has won the first half in each of its last 15 night games.
Belmont vs Valparaiso Prediction
In this Belmont vs Valparaiso Prediction, Belmont is coming as -4.5 road favorites. Belmont has been the better team this season and have been almost perfect on the road, with just one defeat in nine road games. They have been in excellent form lately, with an 8-2 record in their last 10 games but are just 5-5 against the spread, while Valparaiso is 4-2 in its last 6 games and excellent against the spread, with a 7-1 record in its last 8 games. With both teams playing equally good defense and given their recent form, I like the hosts to keep this one close, so take Valparaiso and get the +4.5 points at home in this one.