Valparaiso Beacons defeat Western Illinois Leathernecks 80-58: Recap & Betting Results

Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · NCAAB · Western Illinois Leathernecks 58, Valparaiso Beacons 80

The Valparaiso Beacons beat the Western Illinois Leathernecks 80-58 on Monday, November 2, 2026, at Athletics-Recreation Center. The Valparaiso Beacons covered the spread as 18.5-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 139.5, with 138 points combined.

Western Illinois Leathernecks vs. Valparaiso Beacons final score and game recap

The Valparaiso Beacons won by 22 points.

Who covered the spread in Western Illinois Leathernecks vs. Valparaiso Beacons?

The Valparaiso Beacons covered the spread as 18.5-point favorites, winning by 22 points.

The spread opened and closed at Valparaiso Beacons -18.5.

Did Western Illinois Leathernecks vs. Valparaiso Beacons go over or under the total?

The game went under: 138 points combined against a closing total of 139.5, under by 1.5.

The total opened at 142.5 and closed at 139.5.

Western Illinois Leathernecks vs. Valparaiso Beacons game prop results: team totals

AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.

Western Illinois Leathernecks vs. Valparaiso Beacons odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Western Illinois Leathernecks at +1400 and the Valparaiso Beacons at -3600. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Valparaiso Beacons a 94% favorite. The Valparaiso Beacons won as the favorite at -3600: $2.78 profit on a $100 bet.

The total moved down from 142.5 to 139.5, and the game went under.

This result left the Western Illinois Leathernecks 0-1 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.

This result left the Valparaiso Beacons 1-0 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.

What's next for Western Illinois Leathernecks and Valparaiso Beacons?

Next for the Western Illinois Leathernecks: the Houston Christian Huskies at home on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Next for the Valparaiso Beacons: at the Purdue Boilermakers on Friday, November 6, 2026.