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The Valparaiso Beacons face the Eastern Illinois Panthers on November 4, 2025 ET in the opener of the 2025-26 season for both teams.
The Beacons take on the Panthers in a game that Valparaiso is currently a favorite by 5.5 points. The over/under for the game is set at 144.5.
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Valparaiso vs. Eastern Illinois Odds and Game Info
- Game day: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Location: Valparaiso, Indiana
- Arena: Athletics-Recreation Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Valparaiso vs. Eastern Illinois Odds and Prediction
- Spread favorite: Valparaiso (-5.5)
- Moneyline: Valparaiso (-277), Eastern Illinois (+224)
- Total: 144.5 points
Pick ATS:Valparaiso (-5.5)
- Pick OU: Under (144.5)
- Prediction: Valparaiso 75, Eastern Illinois 65
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Valparaiso vs. Eastern Illinois Comparison (2024-25 Stats)
| Valparaiso Rank | Valparaiso Stat | Eastern Illinois Stat | Eastern Illinois Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 147th | 74.7 | Points Scored | 66.5 | 341st |
| 238th | 73.9 | Points Allowed | 69.0 | 81st |
| 292nd | 12.0 | Assists | 11.3 | 330th |
| 25th | 9.3 | Turnovers | 11.6 | 232nd |
| 288th | 42.7% | Field Goal % | 41.2% | 338th |
| 308th | 46.2% | Field Goal % Allowed | 42.5% | 93rd |
Valparaiso 2024-25 Key Players
- Cooper Schwieger put up 15.8 points and 7.8 rebounds per game last season.
- Darius DeAveiro averaged 2.9 assists per game while also scoring 4.4 points per contest.
- All Wright made 2.0 threes per game a season ago.
- Tyler Schmidt averaged 1.2 steals per game, while Schwieger notched 2.0 blocks per contest.
Eastern Illinois 2024-25 Key Players
- Nakyel Shelton put up 17.0 points per game last season to go with 4.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists.
- Kooper Jacobi averaged 8.9 boards per game and Artese Stapleton dished out 2.7 assists per game.
- Shelton knocked down 1.7 threes per game a season ago.
- Stapleton and Shelton were defensive standouts last season, with Stapleton averaging 2.0 steals per game and Shelton collecting 0.8 blocks per contest.
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