Valparaiso (2-2) vs Eastern Illinois (1-4)
Game Info: Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 2:00 pm (Athletics-Recreation Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: Valparaiso -6.5 — Over/Under: 141
In this article, we will formulate an Eastern Illinois vs Valparaiso Prediction for this college basketball game on Sunday, November 24th, at the Athletics-Recreation Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
-The Panthers’ recent form and recent player performance
-The Beacons’ recent form and recent player performance
Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Eastern Illinois
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Valparaiso
-Recent betting trends in games played between Eastern Illinois and Valparaiso
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Panthers and Beacons.
Slow Start for Eastern Illinois
It has been a slow start for Eastern Illinois and they have lost three games in a row. In the last game against DePaul, Eastern Illinois scored 69 points but the defense gave up 78 points and that led to the defeat. Kooper Jacobi had a strong game, putting up 22 points and eight rebounds. There are four different players that put up at least 10 points. Eastern Illinois is averaging 69.2 points while their defense is giving up 81.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 302nd in the league while the defense is ranked 343rd in the league.
Valparaiso Looks to Build on Last Game
Valparaiso faced off against Lindenwood in the last game and they were able to secure the 77-64 victory. At halftime, they were up 39-32 and they never looked back on the way to the victory. Cooper Shwieger had a strong game, putting up 22 points, 11 rebounds, and one assist. The Beacons are averaging 79.5 points while their defense is giving up 67 points per game. The offense is ranked 146th in the league while the defense 102nd. Devon Ellis is averaging 15.2 points while shooting 49 percent from the field. Valparaiso will meet NIU, DePaul, and Drake after this game.
Eastern Illinois vs Valparaiso Prediction
There are better games on the board to bet on, but if you want to bet on this game, the play is with the underdog. I am still not sold on Vaparaiso’s defense and they are going to really struggle here. Eastern Illinois offense is going to find success in the first half and although they might not win the game, they are going to keep this game close. Back Eastern Illinois against the spread here.