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Valparaiso vs. Southern Illinois prediction: Southern Illinois favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/1/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Valparaiso vs Southern Illinois predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Southern Illinois will square off with Valparaiso in men's college basketball action at Banterra Center on New Year's Day, commencing at 3:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Southern Illinois as the most likely winner of the Valparaiso vs. Southern Illinois game.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Valparaiso vs. Southern Illinois prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NCAA basketball game between Valparaiso and Southern Illinois 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives Southern Illinois a 77% chance of defeating Valparaiso. Our predicted final score has Southern Illinois winning 77-70.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and Valparaiso and Southern Illinois each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 146.5-point over/under has a 54% chance of going over.
Valparaiso vs. Southern Illinois odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Valparaiso | Southern Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +7.5 (-105) | -7.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +280 | -345 |
| Total | o146.5 (-105) | u146.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Valparaiso vs. Southern Illinois picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Valparaiso +7.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Southern Illinois | -345 |
| Total | Over 146.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 146.5 total points.
Valparaiso vs. Southern Illinois game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball game between Southern Illinois and Valparaiso at Banterra Center is scheduled to start at 3:00 PM ET.
- Who: Valparaiso vs. Southern Illinois
- Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM ET/12:00PM PT
- Venue: Banterra Center
Conclusion
We predict Southern Illinois, with a 77% win probability, will likely beat Valparaiso on New Year's Day.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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