UNC Wilmington vs. Valparaiso betting: College basketball preview for Dec. 13

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The UNC Wilmington Seahawks (9-1) are 4.5-point favorites as they attempt to extend an eight-game win streak when they visit the Valparaiso Beacons (6-3) on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Athletics-Recreation Center. The matchup airs at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The point total for the matchup is set at 134.5.

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UNC Wilmington vs. Valparaiso betting lines

  • UNC Wilmington moneyline odds to win: -204
  • Valparaiso moneyline odds to win: +167
  • Spread: UNC Wilmington (-4.5)
  • Total: 134.5

UNC Wilmington statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Against the spread last season, UNC Wilmington performed better at home, covering 11 times in 16 home games, and eight times in 13 road games.
  • In terms of point totals, the Seahawks hit the over more often in home games last year, as they eclipsed the total 10 times in 16 opportunities (62.5%). On the road, they hit the over six times in 13 opportunities (46.2%).
  • UNC Wilmington performed better as a moneyline favorite when playing at home last season, posting a home record of 12-3 home record, compared to going 7-2 away from home.

Last season stats

  • The Seahawks put up 79.2 points per game and gave up 70.3 last year, making them 53rd in college basketball offensively and 122nd defensively.
  • On the boards, UNC Wilmington was 17th-best in college basketball in rebounds (36.1 per game) last year. It was 22nd-best in rebounds conceded (27.9 per game).
  • Last season the Seahawks were ranked 61st in college basketball in assists with 15.4 per game.

UNC Wilmington betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 5-4-0 (Home: 4-2-0; Away: 1-2-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 4.5+: 4-3-0 (As Favorite: 5-3-0; As Underdog: 0-1-0)
  • O-U-P: 6-3-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 3-0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-0 (Home: 6-0; Away: 2-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-1)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.4 (135th in nation) 39.1 (37th) 37.3 (46th) 27.2 (36th) 13.2 (264th) 9.7 (37th)

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Valparaiso statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Against the spread last season, Valparaiso had better results on the road (7-5-1) than at home (7-8-0).
  • In terms of the over/under, Beacons games went over eight of 15 times at home (53.3%) and eight of 13 away (61.5%) last season.
  • The Beacons’ winning percentage at home when moneyline underdogs was .375 (3-5) last season, and on the road it was .250 (3-9).

Last season stats

  • Offensively, the Beacons posted 74.7 points per game (147th-ranked in college basketball) last season. They gave up 73.9 points per contest at the other end (238th-ranked).
  • With 31.1 rebounds per game, Valparaiso was 229th in college basketball. It allowed 31.9 rebounds per contest, which ranked 226th in college basketball.
  • The Beacons delivered 12.0 assists per game, which ranked them 292nd in college basketball.

Valparaiso betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 5-3-0 (Home: 3-2-0; Away: 2-1-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 4.5+: 1-1-0 (As Favorite: 3-2-0; As Underdog: 2-1-0)
  • O-U-P: 3-5-0 (Home: 0-5-0; Away: 3-0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-1 (Home: 4-1; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-2)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
41.6 (318th in nation) 39.8 (52nd) 35.1 (99th) 31.9 (224th) 12.9 (279th) 10.4 (80th)
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