Murray State vs UIC Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 17

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 17, 2024, 11:54 AM
  • UIC (8-8) is a -1.5 point favorite vs Murray State (7-9)
  • Total (Over/Under): 138.5 points
  • Murray State / UIC TV channel: ESPN+

The Murray State Racers (7-9) visit Credit Union 1 Arena to take on the UIC Flames (8-8) on Jan. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Chicago, IL.

UIC is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-105).

The Murray State vs. UIC Over/Under is 138.5 total points.

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Murray State vs. UIC Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Murray State+1.5 -115O 138.5 -110+100
UIC -1.5 -105U 138.5 -110-120

Murray State vs UIC Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Murray State will win this college basketball game with 51.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Murray State vs UIC Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Murray State will cover the spread with 58.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Murray State has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.75 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Murray State has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.35 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Murray State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.15 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Murray State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 30 games (+0.40 Units / 1% ROI)
  • UIC has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 29 games (+8.80 Units / 26% ROI)
  • UIC have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.15 Units / 9% ROI)
  • UIC has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 13 games at home (+0.40 Units / 3% ROI)
  • UIC has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 13 games at home (+0.15 Units / 1% ROI)

Murray State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Murray State has a 7-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.95 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 6-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.05 Units / -100% ROI
  • 8-8 when betting the Over for -0.85 Units / 86.96% ROI
  • 8-8 when betting the Under for -0.7 Units / -100% ROI

UIC Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UIC has a 7-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.9 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 5-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -20.15 Units / -100% ROI
  • 5-11 when betting the Over for -7.1 Units / 86.96% ROI
  • 11-5 when betting the Under for +5.5 Units / -100% ROI

Murray State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Murray State has averaged 9.1 turnovers per game (155 turnovers/17 games) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.7

Murray State has a 33% free throw rate (328 free throw attempts/993 field goal attempts) this season — tied for 3rd highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 32%

Murray State is shooting 73% from the free throw line (680/935) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 71%

Murray State is shooting 71% from the free throw line (233/328) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 71%

UIC Offensive Stats & Trends:

UIC is shooting 36% from three (148/411) this season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 35%

UIC has averaged 14.8 assists per game (252 assists/17 games) this season — 5th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 14.0

UIC has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (252 assists/ 214 TOs) this season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.2

UIC has averaged 12.6 turnovers per game (214 turnovers/17 games) this season — 3rd highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.7

Murray State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Murray State has averaged 5.8 steals per game (283 steals/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Murray State has allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (135/385) this season — tied for 39th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Murray State has forced 11.2 turnovers per game (549 turnovers/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.2

Murray State has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (1,292/2,867) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 40th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

UIC Defensive Stats & Trends:

UIC has averaged 5.3 steals per game (90 steals/17 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.4

UIC has allowed 69.4 points per game (3,402 points/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 69.1

UIC has forced 13.1 turnovers per game (640 turnovers/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.2

UIC has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (391/982) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 43%


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