Valparaiso vs Marquette Prediction 12/2/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Valparaiso vs Marquette Prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, December 2nd. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Marquette Golden Eagles Preview

Marquette has a 4-4 record this season and is 10th in the Big East conference. They have a 4-2 home record and a 0-0 away record and are coming off a 74-75 home loss against Oklahoma. In their previous three games they had a win against Central Michigan, a loss against Dayton and a loss against Maryland.

Offensively, Marquette averages 82.3 points per game, which ranks 110th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 74.5 points per game. The Golden Eagles shoot with 43.5% from the field (258th), and with 31.7% from beyond the arc (255th). They shoot with 72.2% from the free throw line (157th), and grab 36 rebounds per game (91st), while dishing out 16.5 assists per game (91st) and committing 11.6 turnovers per game (121st).

Chase Ross leads Marquette in scoring, with an average of 20.9 points per game, adding a team-high 4.1 assists and 4.4 rebounds. Ben Gold adds 8.9 points per game and a team-high 7.9 rebounds per game.

Valparaiso Beacons Preview

Valparaiso has a 5-2 record this season and is 4th in the MVC conference. They have a 4-0 home record and a 1-0 away record and are coming off an 84-55 home win against Western Michigan. In their previous three games they had a loss against Southern Indiana, a win against Cleveland State and a win against Bryant.

Offensively, Valparaiso averages 70.1 points per game, which ranks 310th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 68.1 points per game. The Beacons shoot with 38.3% from the field (353rd), and with 29.9% from beyond the arc (304th). They shoot with 69.8% from the free throw line (229th), and grab 34.4 rebounds per game (151st), while dishing out 11 assists per game (340th) and committing 8.5 turnovers per game (2nd).

Rakim Chaney leads Valparaiso in scoring, with an average of 14 points per game, adding a team-high 3.3 assists and 3.1 rebounds. Shon Tupuola adds 8.6 points per game and a team-high 7.1 rebounds per game.

Valparaiso Beacons @ Marquette Golden Eagles Betting Trends: December 2, 2025

Why the Marquette Golden Eagles will win

• Marquette has won 18 of its last 19 night games against non-Conference opponents at Fiserv Forum.
• Marquette has won the first half in 18 of its last 19 night games against non-Conference opponents at Fiserv Forum.

Why the Valparaiso Beacons will win

• Valparaiso has won seven of its last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Marquette has lost three of its last four games.
• Valparaiso has won the first half in each of its last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of Valparaiso’s last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
• Each of Marquette’s last four games have produced a total of 148+ points.

Valparaiso vs Marquette Prediction

In this Valparaiso vs Marquette Prediction, Marquette is coming as -17.5 home favorites. Valparaiso has a slightly better overall record this season and has won its only road game. They are coming into this matchup in far better form, as they are 4-1 in their last 5 games, while on the flip side, Marquette is 1-3 in its last 4 games and 1-5-1 against the spread in its last 7. Valparaiso has a superior defense, allowing 6.4 points per game fewer than Marquette and I expect them to keep this one close today. Take Valparaiso and get the +17.5 points on the road.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Valparaiso +17.5