Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Valparaiso Beacons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24
Betting on today’s Panthers and Beacons game? Catch the action at Athletics-Recreation Center in Valparaiso, IN, as the Beacons hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Valparaiso as the -6.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 141.5 points.
EASTERN ILLINOIS PANTHERS VS VALPARAISO BEACONS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Valparaiso Beacons -6.5
This game will be played at Athletics-Recreation Center at 2:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.
WHY BET THE VALPARAISO BEACONS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Beacons.
- Not only will Valparaiso pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Will Eastern Illinois Come Through as Road Underdogs?
Eastern Illinois Panthers Recent Game/Games
The Panthers fell 78-69 to DePaul on Tuesday, November 19th. Despite being heavy +18.5 point underdogs, Eastern Illinois kept the game closer than expected.
After trailing 29-25 at halftime, the Panthers scored 44 points in the 2nd half but allowed 49. The game’s total points of 147 went over the pre-game line of 144.5.
Eastern Illinois put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 40.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.6%, with a strong performance from beyond the arc, hitting 46.7% of their threes (7/15). At the free-throw line, they excelled, making 16 of 17 attempts for a 94.1% success rate.
Kooper Jacobi led the way with 22 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 56.2% overall and 40% from three. Jacob Meyer added 16 points, connecting on 5 threes at a 45.5% rate. David Skogman was efficient, hitting 66.7% from the field and 60% from three, finishing with 11 points and 6 rebounds.
Eastern Illinois gave up 78 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 15 threes on 39 attempts, a 38% shooting rate from beyond the arc.
At the free-throw line, Eastern Illinois’ opponents hit 17 of 23 attempts, shooting 73%. The Panthers also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.
Can the Beacons Hold Strong at Home?
Valparaiso Beacons Recent Game/Games
Valparaiso picked up a 77-64 win over Lindenwood on Thursday, November 21st. The Beacons were at home and entered the game as -9.5 favorites.
Valparaiso led 39-32 at halftime and maintained their lead by scoring 38 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32. The combined points of 141 fell just short of the 145 O/U line.
Valparaiso put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 45.6% from the field and 30% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.9%, with a strong 54.1% shooting on two-pointers. At the free-throw line, they hit 86.4%, going 19-of-22.
Cooper Schwieger led the way with 22 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field. Markeith Browning II added 20 points, hitting 2-of-4 from deep, while Jadis Jones contributed 17 points and 9 rebounds.
Valparaiso’s defense gave up 64 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 45% from the field. They struggled to contain two-point shots, with the other team hitting 54% of their attempts inside the arc.
From three-point range, Valparaiso’s defense held the opposition to 30% shooting, as they made 6 of 20 attempts. The Beacons also sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 19 free throws, shooting 86%.