Valparaiso vs Southern Illinois Basketball Odds

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The Crusaders will play the Salukis on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2024-25 college basketball season, Valparaiso and Southern Illinois are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2024-25 season in full stride, Valparaiso currently has a 94.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Southern Illinois is 94.00.
  • Away Valparaiso - Valparaiso starts this game with a 2-9 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the Missouri Valley Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Southern Illinois - Southern Illinois meets Valparaiso boasting a 6-6 record as a home team. They currently rank 6th in the Missouri Valley Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Valparaiso currently ranks 7th (0.294) in the Missouri Valley Conference, with Southern Illinois now standing 6th (0.412) for their conference win percentage in the 2024 Missouri Valley Conference for the 2024-25 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Valparaiso has a 0.429 overall win percentage, with Southern Illinois matching up with a 0.429 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Valparaiso currently possesses 12-16 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Southern Illinois has tallied a 12-16 standing as the 2024-25 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus, Valpo and Southern Illinois clash in college basketball showdown.

Both teams with 12-16 records, fighting for higher conference tournament seeds.

Valpo with a 5-12 MVC standing, while Southern Illinois boasts a 7-10 record.

Valpo on a winning streak, while Southern Illinois has dropped their last 3.

Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game.

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We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.

Best Crusaders at Salukis Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Valparaiso		Favorite

Southern Illinois
+6.5 -115 BetMGM
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-6.5 -105 BetMGM
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Southern Illinois has a -6.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Valparaiso has a +6.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. Valparaiso is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
148.5 o -105 BetMGM
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148.5 u -115 BetMGM
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BetMGM has the best over line of 148.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 148.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Valparaiso		Favorite

Southern Illinois
+220 BetMGM
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-275 BetMGM
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Southern Illinois is the -275 moneyline favorite. Risk $275 to win $100 on Southern Illinois at BetMGM. Valparaiso is the +220 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $220 on Valparaiso. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Valparaiso vs Southern Illinois College Basketball game on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025?

Southern Illinois is a -6.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Valparaiso is a +6.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Valparaiso vs Southern Illinois College Basketball game on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025?

The best over line is 148.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 148.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Valparaiso vs Southern Illinois College Basketball game on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025?

Southern Illinois is a -275 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Valparaiso is a +220 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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Valparaiso
Southern Illinois
7:00pm EST
+6.5 -115-6.5 -105
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Underdog Valparaiso - Valparaiso bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A +6.5 Valparaiso underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.

Favorite Southern Illinois - Southern Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A -6.5 Southern Illinois favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Valparaiso at Southern Illinois Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Valparaiso
Southern Illinois
First to 5 Points
7:00pm EST
+105-145Bet
Valparaiso
Southern Illinois
First to 10 Points
7:00pm EST
+110-155Bet
Valparaiso
Southern Illinois
First to 15 Points
7:00pm EST
+120-165Bet
Valparaiso
Southern Illinois
Game to Overtime
7:00pm EST
Yes +825No -3000Bet

Team Standings

2024-2025 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Valparaiso, Southern Illinois
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Southern Illinois12-160.4296-65-77-10+70.412L3
Valparaiso12-160.42910-62-95-12+90.294W1

Valparaiso & Southern Illinois Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Valparaiso Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Valparaiso YR: futures available

Southern Illinois Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Southern Illinois YR: futures available

Valparaiso & Southern Illinois Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Valparaiso vs Southern Illinois College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

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  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Valparaiso vs Southern Illinois Game.

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  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

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