| MATCHUP | Valparaiso Beacons | Northwestern Wildcats |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 6-4 | 6-4 |
| Spread | +16.5 -110 | -16.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +1000 | -1800 |
| Total | Over 144.5 (-105) | Under 144.5 (-115) |
| Where | Welsh-Ryan Arena, Evanston, IL | |
| When | Tuesday, December 16, 2025 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | Peacock | |
Northwestern Wildcats Preview
Northwestern Wildcats have a 6-4 record this season and are sitting on the 15th place of the Big Ten. They have a 4-2 home record and are coming off a 93-53 home win against Jackson State. Their previous three games were an 82-86 home loss against Ohio State, a 73-85 away loss against Wisconsin and an 81-86 home loss against Oklahoma State.
Offensively, Northwestern averages 82.3 points per game, while allowing 71.1 points per game defensively. The Wildcats shoot with 50% from the field and grab 34.8 rebounds per game, while dishing out 18.6 assists per game. They average 3.7 blocks per game and 5.8 steals per game defensively. Nick Martinelli leads Northwestern in scoring, with an average of 21.2 points per game, while shooting with 58.9% from the field and 79.1% from the free throw line.
Valparaiso Beacons Preview
Valparaiso Beacons have a 6-4 record this season and are sitting on the 7th place of the Missouri Valley. They have a 1-2 away record and are coming off a 70-73 home loss against UNC Wilmington. Their previous three games were a 98-58 home win against Saint Joseph’s, a 72-75 away loss against Marquette and a 84-55 home win against Western Michigan.
Offensively, Valparaiso averages 73.1 points per game, while allowing 68.3 points per game defensively. The Beacons shoot with 41% from the field and grab 39.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.6 assists per game. They average 4.7 blocks per game and 6.7 steals per game defensively. Rakim Chaney leads Valparaiso in scoring, with an average of 11.9 points per game, while shooting with 49.4% from the field and 77.3% from the free throw line.
Valparaiso Beacons @ Northwestern Wildcats Betting Trends: December 16, 2025
Why the Northwestern Wildcats will win
- Northwestern has won each of its last 12 games against non-Conference opponents at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
- Valparaiso has lost each of its last seven road games following a home loss.
- Northwestern has won the first half in each of its last 10 games at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
Why the Valparaiso Beacons will win
- Valparaiso has won five of its last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Northwestern has lost three of its last four games.
- Valparaiso has won the first half in each of its last seven night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Valparaiso’s last six road games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 147+ points.
- Seven of Northwestern’s last eight games have produced a total of 156+ points.
Valparaiso vs Northwestern Prediction
In this Valparaiso vs Northwestern Prediction, Northwestern is coming as -15.5 home favorites. Both teams have identical overall records this season and both have been unstable lately, as Northwestern is 1-3 in its last 4 games and 1-4 against the spread in its last 5, and Valparaiso is 2-3 in its last 5. I don’t see value in either side of this matchup but taking a look at the total, both teams have been involved in some higher-scoring games lately, as they are 9-1 to the over in their last 10 games combined and the Wildcats are shooting with 50% from the field this season. Take the over 146.5 points in this one.