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As the NCAA basketball season heats up, the Valparaiso Beacons host the Evansville Purple Aces on February 6, 2026, in what promises to be an intriguing matchup at the Athletics-Recreation Center.
The Valparaiso Beacons come into this game with a favorable recent form, having secured victories in 3 of their last 5 contests. Their offensive capabilities have shown strength, allowing them to capitalize on home-court advantage, where they are particularly tough to beat. Valparaiso’s tactical approach relies on a strong ball movement and perimeter shooting, which they have showcased well in recent outings.
On the other side, the Evansville Purple Aces struggle significantly, having lost their last 5 games without a win. Their recent performances indicate defensive weaknesses and offensive inconsistencies that Valparaiso could exploit. The Aces will need to find a way to solidify their defense and create scoring opportunities to remain competitive.
Bookmakers currently favor Valparaiso with odds of 1.14 for a home win versus 4.91 for an upset by Evansville. While Valparaiso appears to have the upper hand, unpredictable elements in college basketball mean that no outcome is assured. This matchup presents an essential opportunity for both teams to define their season trajectories.
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| Valparaiso 81.1% |
Evansville 18.9% |
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.12 | 5 | ||
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1.13 | 5.75 | ||
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1.18 | 3.99 |
Latest Results
| 03.02.26 Bradley Braves basketball – Valparaiso Beacons basketball – 72:65 31.01.26 Indiana State Sycamores basketball – Valparaiso Beacons basketball – 72:76 OT 28.01.26 Valparaiso Beacons basketball – Belmont Bruins basketball – 77:78 21.01.26 Valparaiso Beacons basketball – Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – 69:63 17.01.26 Valparaiso Beacons basketball – Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – 54:44 |
03.02.26 Evansville Purple Aces basketball – Indiana State Sycamores basketball – 63:84 31.01.26 Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – Evansville Purple Aces basketball – 71:55 28.01.26 Drake Bulldogs basketball – Evansville Purple Aces basketball – 82:78 20.01.26 Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – Evansville Purple Aces basketball – 76:49 13.01.26 Evansville Purple Aces basketball – Bradley Braves basketball – 90:94 OT |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 16.02.25 Evansville Purple Aces basketball – Valparaiso Beacons basketball – 79:69 25.01.25 Valparaiso Beacons basketball – Evansville Purple Aces basketball – 68:78 03.02.24 Valparaiso Beacons basketball – Evansville Purple Aces basketball – 62:63 17.01.24 Evansville Purple Aces basketball – Valparaiso Beacons basketball – 78:75 28.01.23 Valparaiso Beacons basketball – Evansville Purple Aces basketball – 81:69 |
Standings
NCAA College Basketball Outrights
1. Arizona Wildcats: 5.15 (12.92%)
2. Michigan Wolverines: 5.69 (11.7%)
3. Michigan Tech: 5.75 (11.57%)
4. Duke Blue Devils: 7.5 (8.87%)
5. Houston Cougars: 11.8 (5.64%)
6. Connecticut Huskies: 14.2 (4.69%)
7. Illinois Fighting Illini: 14.6 (4.56%)
8. Iowa State: 16.8 (3.96%)
9. Florida Gators: 19 (3.5%)
10. Kansas Jayhawks: 20.6 (3.23%)
11. Purdue Boilermakers: 22.2 (3%)
12. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 23 (2.89%)
13. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 28.4 (2.34%)
14. Texas Tech: 36 (1.85%)
15. Vanderbilt Commodores: 36 (1.85%)
16. Michigan State: 46 (1.45%)
17. Alabama Crimson Tide: 51 (1.3%)
18. Virginia Cavaliers: 67 (0.99%)
19. Brigham Young: 67 (0.99%)
20. Tennessee Volunteers: 81 (0.82%)
21. Louisville: 81 (0.82%)
22. Arkansas Razorbacks: 81 (0.82%)
23. St. Johns Red Storm: 81 (0.82%)
24. North Carolina: 81 (0.82%)
25. Kentucky Wildcats: 81 (0.82%)
26. St. Louis Billikens: 101 (0.66%)
27. Clemson: 126 (0.53%)
28. Iowa Hawkeyes: 126 (0.53%)
29. Auburn Tigers: 176 (0.38%)
30. UCF Knights: 201 (0.33%)
31. Wisconsin Badgers: 201 (0.33%)
32. Georgia Bulldogs: 201 (0.33%)
33. Texas A&M: 201 (0.33%)
34. NC State: 201 (0.33%)
35. Villanova Wildcats: 251 (0.27%)
36. SMU Mustangs: 251 (0.27%)
37. Miami (FL): 251 (0.27%)
38. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.27%)
39. UCLA: 251 (0.27%)
40. Baylor Bears: 351 (0.19%)
41. Indiana Hoosiers: 351 (0.19%)
42. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.19%)
43. USC Trojans: 351 (0.19%)
44. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.13%)
45. Seton Hall Pirates: 501 (0.13%)
46. New Mexico: 501 (0.13%)
47. San Diego State: 501 (0.13%)
48. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.13%)
49. West Virginia: 751 (0.09%)
50. Butler Bulldogs: 751 (0.09%)
51. Missouri Tigers: 751 (0.09%)
52. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)
53. LSU: 1001 (0.07%)
54. Ole Miss Rebels: 1001 (0.07%)
55. TCU: 1001 (0.07%)
56. Washington Huskies: 1001 (0.07%)
57. Colorado: 1001 (0.07%)
58. Utah Utes: 1001 (0.07%)
59. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.07%)
60. Xavier Musketeers: 1001 (0.07%)
61. Creighton: 1001 (0.07%)
62. Cincinnati Bearcats: 1001 (0.07%)
63. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.07%)
64. Stanford Cardinal: 1001 (0.07%)
65. Arizona State: 1001 (0.07%)
66. Miami (Ohio): 1001 (0.07%)
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