UIC vs Valparaiso Prediction 3/6/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Valparaiso (13-18) vs. UIC (17-13)
March 6, 2025 9:30 pm EDT
The Line: UIC -3.5; Over/Under: 149.5
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The Valparaiso Crusaders and UIC Flames meet Thursday in the college basketball MVC Tournament at the Enterprise Center. Here’s a UIC vs Valparaiso Prediction. This article will include a UIC vs Valparaiso Pick.
Valparaiso Crusaders Betting Preview
The Valparaiso Crusaders are coming off a win over Southern Illinois and a loss to Bradley. Valparaiso is 3-12 since starting the season with a 10-6 record.
The Valparaiso Crusaders are averaging 75.6 points on 42.9 percent shooting and allowing 75.2 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Cooper Schwieger is averaging 15.5 points and 7.6 rebounds, while All Wright is averaging 14.5 points and 2.5 rebounds. Tyler Schmidt is the third double-digit scorer and Jefferson De La Cruz Monegro is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Valparaiso Crusaders are shooting 33.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78.9 percent from the free throw line. The Valparaiso Crusaders are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.9 rebounds per game.
UIC Flames Betting Preview
The UIC Flames are coming off a win over Evansville and a loss to Northern Iowa. UIC looks for two straight wins for the first time since January 18-22.
The UIC Flames are averaging 76.9 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 74 points on 44.6 percent shooting. Javon Jackson is averaging 11.8 points and 1.9 rebounds, while Ahmad Henderson II is averaging 11.7 points and 2.7 rebounds. Sasa Ciani is the third double-digit scorer and Tyem Freeman is dishing 1.8 assists. The UIC Flames are shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 72.2 percent from the free throw line. The UIC Flames are allowing 34 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.5 rebounds per game.
Why the UIC Flames will win
- Valparaiso has lost five of its last six games at Enterprise Center.
- UIC has won four of its last five games against Valparaiso.
- Valparaiso has lost the first half in each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
Why the Valparaiso Beacons will win
- UIC has lost each of its last four night games.
- UIC has lost the first half in each of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- UIC ranks 49th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (15.9).
- Valparaiso ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (78.9%).
- Valparaiso ranks 22nd among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (12.6%).
UIC vs Valparaiso Injury Report
Neither UIC nor Valparaiso have a player listed on its injury report.
UIC vs Valparaiso Prediction
Valparaiso hasn’t been great over the last month, and that includes a 3-7 SU and 3-6-1 ATS record in its last 10 games. UIC has been the better team this season and won both games against Valparaiso this season. That includes a win four days ago. UIC has failed to cover its last nine games, not cashing a ticket since January 29. Still, that’s not enough for me to grab the points with the inferior team that is Valparaiso. The line is somewhat reasonable. I’ll lay the bucket with UIC, as the Flames advance to the next round of the MVC Tournament.
