Valparaiso vs Kentucky Prediction 11/7/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate Valparaiso vs Kentucky Prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, November 7^th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Kentucky Wildcats Preview

The Kentucky Wildcats have a 1-0 record this season and are coming off a 77-51 win at home against Nicholls. The Wildcats shot 46.8% from the field and 25.9% from beyond the arc, while the Colonels shot with 30.2% from the field and 16.7% from downtown. They made 54.5% of their free throws and grabbed 51 rebounds, while dishing out 21 assists and committing 13 turnovers. They had 20 fast break points and 42 points in the paint.

Trent Noah, Mouhamed Dioubate, Brandon Garrison, Collin Chandler and Otega Oweh were the starting five for Kentucky, with Chandler being the top scorer with 15 points and two rebounds, while shooting 62.5% from the field. Otega Oweh followed with 13 points and 3 rebounds, while shooting 44.4% from the field. Brandon Garrison added 8 points and 5 rebounds.

Valparaiso Beacons Preview

The Valparaiso Beacons have a 1-0 record this season and are coming off a 66-63 win at home against Eastern Illinois. The Beacons shot 34.5% from the field and 22.6% from beyond the arc, while the Panthers shot with 39.1% from the field and 22.2% from downtown. They made 60.0% of their free throws and grabbed 38 rebounds, while dishing out 8 assists and committing 14 turnovers. They had 6 fast break points and 22 points in the paint.

JT Pettigrew, Owen Dease, Shon Tupuola, Mark Brown Jr. and Isaiah Barnes were the starting five for Valparaiso, with Barnes being the top scorer with 15 points and 10 rebounds, while shooting 40.0% from the field. JT Pettigrew followed with 13 points and 4 rebounds, while shooting 50.0% from the field, while Mark Brown Jr. added 6 points.

Valparaiso Beacons @ Kentucky Wildcats Betting Trends: November 7, 2025

Why the Kentucky Wildcats will win

• Kentucky has won each of its last 15 night games against non-Conference opponents at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.
• Valparaiso has lost each of its last five games against the Southeastern Conference.
• Kentucky has won the first half in each of its last 15 night games against non-Conference opponents at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.

Why the Valparaiso Beacons will win

• Valparaiso has won five of its last six night games.
• Valparaiso has won the first half in each of its last four games.

Valparaiso vs Kentucky Prediction

In this Valparaiso vs Kentucky Prediction, Kentucky is coming as -32.5 home favorites. Both teams are coming off victories in their opening games of the season, as Kentucky is coming off a dominating 26-point home victory and are playing once again at home, while Valparaiso is coming off a hard-fought 3-point home win and are playing their first road game of the season. Kentucky is the superior team in this matchup and they had the 7^th-best offense in the nation last season. Despite their win, Valparaiso was terrible offensively, scoring just 66 points and shooting with just 34.5% from the field and they are no match for Kentucky on the road. Take Kentucky to dominate this game at home and cover the spread.