The Valparaiso Beacons (9-10, 3-5 MVC) are only 2.5-point favorites as they look to continue a three-game home win streak when they take on the Southern Illinois Salukis (8-11, 2-6 MVC) on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Athletics-Recreation Center. The contest airs at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup’s over/under is set at 142.5.
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Valparaiso Cover -2.5 vs Southern Illinois -107
Valparaiso vs. Southern Illinois betting lines
- Valparaiso moneyline odds to win: -145
- Southern Illinois moneyline odds to win: +121
- Spread: Valparaiso (-2.5)
- Total: 142.5
Valparaiso statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- When playing at home, Valparaiso sports a worse record against the spread (7-3-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (6-2-0).
- The Beacons have eclipsed the total in three of 10 home games (30%). They’ve fared better in away games, eclipsing the total in six of eight matchups (75%).
Recent trends
- The Beacons have seen a decrease in scoring lately, racking up 68.7 points per game in their last 10 outings, 2.2 points fewer than the 70.9 they’ve scored this season.
- Valparaiso’s points-allowed average over its last 10 games (72.1) is 2.0 more points per game than the team is allowing over the entire season (70.1).
- During their last 10 outings, the Beacons are making 0.6 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (6.4 compared to 7.0 season-long), while shooting a higher percentage from beyond the arc in that span (32.8% compared to 31.8% season-long).
Valparaiso betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-5-0 (Home: 7-3-0; Away: 6-2-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 4-2-0 (As Favorite: 4-2-0; As Underdog: 9-3-0)
- O-U-P: 9-9-0 (Home: 3-7-0; Away: 6-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-1 (Home: 5-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-9 (Home: 2-2; Away: 1-7)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40.7 (343rd in nation) | 42.9 (134th) | 33.1 (167th) | 32.1 (240th) | 11.4 (336th) | 10.2 (77th) |
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Southern Illinois statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Southern Illinois’ winning percentage against the spread at home is .286 (2-5-0). Away, it is .556 (5-4-0).
- Salukis games have finished above the over/under 28.6% of the time at home (two of seven), and 44.4% of the time on the road (four of nine).
- The Salukis’ winning percentage at home as moneyline underdogs is .000 (0-1), and away it is .250 (2-6).
Recent trends
- In their past 10 games, the Salukis are putting up 72.6 points per contest, 3.5 fewer points than their season average (76.1).
- Southern Illinois is surrendering 73.5 points per game over its last 10 games, the same number of points it is allowing per game for the season.
- The Salukis are making 5.0 three-pointers per game over their past 10 games, which is 0.1 more than their average for the season (4.9). Likewise, they own a higher three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (28.7%) compared to their season average from downtown (28.1%).
Southern Illinois betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-10-0 (Home: 2-5-0; Away: 5-4-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 5-4-0 (As Favorite: 3-5-0; As Underdog: 5-5-0)
- O-U-P: 6-12-0 (Home: 2-5-0; Away: 4-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-3 (Home: 4-2; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-8 (Home: 0-1; Away: 2-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.5 (121st in nation) | 42.3 (97th) | 35.6 (55th) | 32.0 (237th) | 14.1 (191st) | 12.5 (288th) |
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