Sat, January 16th at 5:00 PM EST
January 16, 2027 β’ CEFCU Arena, Normal
NCAAB PREVIEW β’ January 16, 2027
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Valparaiso Beacons (1-0) meets Illinois State Redbirds (1-1) at CEFCU Arena, Normal.
Valparaiso Beacons
Visiting Side
Record
1-0
Illinois State Redbirds
Home Side
Record
1-1
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
46%
Valparaiso Beacons
VS
54%
Illinois State Redbirds
Projected Score
VAL 72
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ILL 84
Data Confidence
Low
Data Used
0 of 4 categories
- Insufficient data to confidently project a winner.
Valparaiso Beacons
STAT
Illinois State Redbirds
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Illinois State Redbirds plays on familiar turf at CEFCU Arena, Normal.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Valparaiso Beacons Could Win
Valparaiso Beacons generates 73.9 points per game while shooting -.
Why Illinois State Redbirds Could Win
Illinois State Redbirds produces 76.8 points per game on 46.3% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Illinois State Redbirds's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
CEFCU Arena, Normal
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
Team Points
Johnny Kinziger
23.0
Team Assists
Johnny Kinziger
4.5
Team Points
JT Pettigrew
18.0
Team Assists
Carter Hopoi
3.0
Consensus Pool
Live Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Valparaiso Beacons (43.0%)
Illinois State Redbirds (57.0%)
Total Submissions: 61 circles
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