Valparaiso Beacons vs Illinois-Chicago Flames predictions, Jan 04, 2026

Jan 04, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

NCAA College Basketball, on Sunday,

Valparaiso

Illinois-Chicago

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In an upcoming NCAA College Basketball matchup on January 4, 2026, the Valparaiso Beacons will host the Illinois-Chicago Flames at their home court. Both teams have struggled in their recent form, with Valparaiso Beacons winning 0 out of their last 5 matches and Illinois-Chicago Flames also failing to secure a victory in their last 5 games.

Looking at the bookmakers’ odds, the Valparaiso Beacons have been given a slight advantage with odds of 1.56 for a home win, while the Illinois-Chicago Flames are priced at 2.22 for an away win. Our model prediction suggests a 57.8% probability of a home win, leaving a 42.2% chance for an away victory.

Tactically, both teams will need to focus on improving their defense and finding ways to break through their opponent’s offense. It will be a closely contested game with neither team showing dominant form. The outcome is uncertain, and it will ultimately come down to which team executes their game plan more effectively on the day.

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Valparaiso
60%		 Illinois-Chicago
40%

Prediction (the most likely score): 73:69

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 1.55 2.33
WilliamHill 1.57 2.4
Pinnacle 1.61 2.13
Best for US Customers 1.54 2.55

Latest Results

01.01.26 Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – Valparaiso Beacons basketball – 75:70
29.12.25 Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – Valparaiso Beacons basketball – 58:48
21.12.25 Valparaiso Beacons basketball – Murray State Racers basketball – 79:85
16.12.25 Northwestern Wildcats basketball – Valparaiso Beacons basketball – 86:70
13.12.25 Valparaiso Beacons basketball – North Carolina-Wilmington Seahawks basketball – 70:73		 01.01.26 Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – Murray State Racers basketball – 77:81
21.12.25 Charlotte 49ers basketball – Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – 88:76 OT
17.12.25 Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – 54:60
13.12.25 Belmont Bruins basketball – Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – 87:84
07.12.25 Yale Bulldogs basketball – Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – 80:66

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Valparaiso won 2.
  • Both teams have gone through a run of bad results.
  • Valparaiso may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Valparaiso is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Valparaiso won 13 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 1486:1299. (average 74.3:65).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Valparaiso won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 806:662. (average 80.6:66.2).

    Latest Head To Head

    06.03.25 Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – Valparaiso Beacons basketball – 50:67
    02.03.25 Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – Valparaiso Beacons basketball – 77:73
    18.01.25 Valparaiso Beacons basketball – Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – 74:81
    20.01.24 Valparaiso Beacons basketball – Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – 84:77
    06.01.24 Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – Valparaiso Beacons basketball – 70:64

    Standings

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