Valparaiso vs Marquette Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 2

Marquette head coach Shaka Smart watches from the bench during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
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  • Marquette is a -19.5 point favorite vs Valparaiso
  • Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points
  • Valparaiso / Marquette TV channel: ESPN+

The Valparaiso Beacons visit Fiserv Forum to take on the Marquette Golden Eagles on Dec. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Milwaukee, WI.

Marquette is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -19.5 (-105).

The Valparaiso vs. Marquette Over/Under is 148.5 total points.

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Valparaiso vs. Marquette Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Valparaiso+19.5 -115O 148.5 -1151250
Marquette -19.5 -105U 148.5 -105-3000

Valparaiso vs Marquette Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Marquette will win this college basketball game with 77.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Valparaiso vs Marquette Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Marquette will cover the spread with 62.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Valparaiso has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 33 games (+9.30 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Valparaiso have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 17 away games (+4.50 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Valparaiso has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.17 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Valparaiso have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 33 games (+0.45 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Valparaiso has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 17 away games (+0.20 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Marquette has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 34 games (+4.41 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Marquette has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 34 games (+3.75 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Marquette has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 34 games (+3.60 Units / 10% ROI)

Valparaiso Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Valparaiso has a 4-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.7 Units / 9.09% ROI).

  • 5-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.05 Units / -6.54% ROI
  • 2-5 when betting the Over for -3.5 Units / -45.45% ROI
  • 5-2 when betting the Under for +2.8 Units / 36.36% ROI

Marquette Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Marquette has a 3-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.5 Units / -28.41% ROI).

  • 4-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.05 Units / -0.77% ROI
  • 4-4 when betting the Over for -0.4 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 4-4 when betting the Under for -0.4 Units / -4.55% ROI

Valparaiso Offensive Stats & Trends:

Valparaiso averaged 1.10 points per shot (2,093 points/1,899 shots) last season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Valparaiso had 14.6 free throw attempts per game last season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Valparaiso had an eFG% of 47% last season — tied for 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Valparaiso is shooting 41% (1,811/4,371) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Marquette Offensive Stats & Trends:

Valparaiso has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (52/163) this season — tied for 4th highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 31%

Valparaiso forced 12.5 turnovers per game (387 turnovers/31 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Valparaiso has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (1,062/2,347) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 40th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Valparaiso allowed 73.9 points per game (2,513 points/34 games) last season — 4th highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 71.5

Valparaiso Defensive Stats & Trends:

Valparaiso averaged 1.10 points per shot (2,093 points/1,899 shots) last season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Valparaiso had 14.6 free throw attempts per game last season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Valparaiso had an eFG% of 47% last season — tied for 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Valparaiso is shooting 41% (1,811/4,371) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Marquette Defensive Stats & Trends:

Valparaiso has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (52/163) this season — tied for 4th highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 31%

Valparaiso forced 12.5 turnovers per game (387 turnovers/31 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Valparaiso has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (1,062/2,347) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 40th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Valparaiso allowed 73.9 points per game (2,513 points/34 games) last season — 4th highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 71.5


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