| MATCHUP | Eastern Illinois Panthers | Valparaiso Beacons |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Spread | +7.5 -112 | -7.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | +260 | -325 |
| Total | Over 143.5 (-115) | Under 143.5 (-105) |
| Where | Athletics-Recreation Center, Valparaiso, IN | |
| When | Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article, we will formulate an Eastern Illinois vs Valparaiso Prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, November 4th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Valparaiso Beacons Preview
The Valparaiso Beacons finished last season a 15-19 record and were placed 11th in the MVC with a 6-14 conference record. The Beacons were 16-14-2 against the spread, and 17-15-0 in over/under, having a 10-7 home record and a 3-10 away record.
Offensively last season, Valparaiso scored 74.7 points per game, which ranked 148th in the nation, while defensively, they allowed 73.9 points per game (238th). The Beacons shot with 42.7% from the field (289th), and with 33.6% from beyond the arc (204th). They shot with 79.0% from the free throw line (12th), and grabbed 34.5 rebounds per game (226th), while dishing out 12.0 assists per game (294th) and committing 9.7 turnovers per game (22nd).
Cooper Schwieger led Valparaiso in scoring last season, with an average of 15.8 points, 7.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists. All Wright followed with 15.5 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game, while Jefferson Monegro and Tyler Schmidt added 10.1 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game and 10.1 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game.
Eastern Illinois Panthers Preview
The Eastern Illinois Panthers finished last season a 12-19 record and were placed 9th in the OVC with a 8-12 conference record. The Panthers were 13-15-0 against the spread, and 12-16-0 in over/under, having a 7-7 home record and a 4-12 away record.
Offensively last season, Eastern Illinois scored 66.5 points per game, which ranked 341st in the nation, while defensively, they allowed 69.0 points per game (83rd). The Panthers shot with 41.2% from the field (339th), and with 31.9% from beyond the arc (295th). They shot with 67.8% from the free throw line (316th), and grabbed 35.3 rebounds per game (101st), while dishing out 11.3 assists per game (334th) and committing 12.5 turnovers per game (253rd).
Nakyel Shelton led Eastern Illinois in scoring last season, with an average of 17.0 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists. Kooper Jacobi followed with 11.8 points, 8.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game, while Zion Fruster and Artese Stapleton added 11.6 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game and 11.6 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game.
Eastern Illinois Panthers @ Valparaiso Beacons Betting Trends: November 4, 2025
Why the Valparaiso Beacons will win
- Eastern Illinois has lost 27 of its last 28 night games against non-Conference opponents.
- Valparaiso has won each of its last seven games against the Ohio Valley Conference.
- Eastern Illinois has lost the first half in 19 of its last 20 night games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the Eastern Illinois Panthers will win
- Eastern Illinois has won each of its last four games.
- Valparaiso has lost each of its last six Tuesday games.
- Eastern Illinois has won the first half in three of its last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Eastern Illinois’ last nine night games have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
- Each of Valparaiso’s last nine night games against non-Conference opponents at Athletics-Recreation Center have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
Eastern Illinois vs Valparaiso Prediction
In this Eastern Illinois vs Valparaiso Prediction, Valparaiso is coming as -7.5 home favorites, with the total set at 143.5 points. Valparaiso had a better overall record last season and were above average at home, while Eastern Illinois struggled on the road. the Beacons had a superior offense, scoring 8.2 points per game more than the Panthers, who ranked on the bottom-25 of the country in points scored and in assists made. I expect Valpo to take care of business in their season opener at home, so lay the -7.5 points in this one.