Southern Illinois vs Valparaiso

League: NCAAB | Date: 2026-01-01 03:00 PM EST | Last Updated: 2026-01-01 10:56 AM EST

Southern Illinois vs Valparaiso on 2026-01-01

💰 Best Bet #1 Southern Illinois / Spread / -4.5 at -110 / 56% / Southern Illinois holds a clear edge at home against a struggling Valparaiso team on a four-game skid, with recent form showing stronger defensive efficiency and MVC matchup advantages supporting the cover.

💰 Best Bet #2 Under / Total / 139.5 at -110 / 52% / Both teams rank in the lower half for pace and scoring in the current season, with injuries impacting offensive output and historical MVC games trending under in similar low-possession matchups.

💰 Best Bet #3 Southern Illinois / Moneyline / -190 / 62% / Home-court advantage and superior adjusted efficiency metrics give Southern Illinois a strong win probability, especially as Valparaiso has lost all conference road games this season.

Game Times

ET: 3:00 PM
CT: 2:00 PM
MT: 1:00 PM
PT: 12:00 PM
AKT: 11:00 AM
HST: 9:00 AM

💸 Public Bets

Southern Illinois 65% / Valparaiso 35%

💰 Money Distribution

Southern Illinois 70% / Valparaiso 30%

💹 Market Alignment

Aligned

📉 Line Movement

Line opened at -5 and has held steady at -4.5 with balanced action, no significant sharp movement detected despite public leaning home.

💡 Mathematical Edge (EV)

+3% on Southern Illinois spread, driven by home efficiency splits and Valparaiso’s poor road ATS record (1-5 this season), creating value against implied probabilities.

Top 3 Player Props

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Simulation Results

| Metric | Value |
|——–|——-|
| Win % for Southern Illinois | 62% |
| Win % for Valparaiso | 38% |
| Spread Cover % for Southern Illinois (-4.5) | 56% |
| Over/Under Probability | Over: 48% / Under: 52% |
| Average Total Points | 138.7 |
| 95% Confidence Interval for Margin | [-8, +1] |

⚖️ Analysis Summary

Public sentiment aligns with sharp money on the home favorite, as both percentages favor Southern Illinois without reverse line movement indicating resistance. Following the public is optimal here, supported by the home team’s better defensive rebounding and Valparaiso’s turnover issues in conference play. Overall game scoring outlook points to a lower-output affair, with combined offensive ratings suggesting a grind-it-out battle under the total.

🔮 Recommended Play

Follow the public with Southern Illinois — mathematical probability favors the home win based on current season metrics and matchup dynamics.

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