Illinois-Chicago vs. Valparaiso Prediction, Odds, College Basketball Picks [1/20/2024]

Valparaiso will square off with Illinois-Chicago in College Basketball action at Athletics-Recreation Center on Saturday, beginning at 4:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth betting preview for Saturday's Illinois-Chicago vs. Valparaiso matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Illinois-Chicago vs. Valparaiso Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used powerful machine learning and data to simulate the outcome of Saturday's College Basketball matchup between Illinois-Chicago and Valparaiso 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of College Basketball predictions.

Our famous predictive analytics model currently gives Illinois-Chicago a 61% chance of beating Valparaiso, and our predicted final score has Illinois-Chicago winning 69-66.

According to our model, Valparaiso (+3.5) has a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 135.5 points has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Illinois-Chicago vs. Valparaiso Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Illinois-Chicago	Valparaiso
Spread	-3.5 (-105)	+3.5 (-110)
Moneyline	-155	+135
Total	o135.5 (-110)	u135.5 (-110)

• Valparaiso is currently the +3.5 underdog against Illinois-Chicago, with -110 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Illinois-Chicago (-3.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -105.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for Valparaiso at +135. That means you can bet $100 to profit $135, earning a total payout of $235, if it wins.
• DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for Illinois-Chicago at -155, where you can risk $155 to win $100 for a total payout of $255 if it comes out on top.
• The Over/Under is set at 135.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check all of the legal sports betting sites available in your state for the best College Basketball odds and lines.

Illinois-Chicago vs. Valparaiso Picks

By comparing our probabilities to the odds listed above, we have determined the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Valparaiso +3.5	-110
Moneyline	Illinois-Chicago	-155
Total	Over 135.5	-110

Our best College Basketball bets are based on world-class modeling and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Remember, our model updates often, so check this article for the latest betting analysis before Illinois-Chicago vs. Valparaiso on Saturday January 20, 2024.

Illinois-Chicago vs. Valparaiso Game Information

Saturday's game between Valparaiso and Illinois-Chicago in College Basketball at Athletics-Recreation Center is scheduled to commence at 4:00PM ET.

• Who: Illinois-Chicago vs. Valparaiso
• Date: Saturday January 20, 2024
• Time: 4:00PM ET / 1:00PM PT
• Venue: Athletics-Recreation Center

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Conclusion

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