Murray State vs UIC Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 1

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  • Murray State is a -6.5 point favorite vs UIC
  • Total (Over/Under): 160.5 points
  • Murray State / UIC TV channel: ESPN+

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

Murray State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Murray State vs. UIC Over/Under is 160.5 total points.

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

Murray State vs UIC Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts will win this college basketball game with 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 will cover the spread with confidence for today’s game.


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  • Murray State has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 15 away games (+6.35 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Murray State have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 34 games (+6.00 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Murray State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.35 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Murray State has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.50 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Murray State have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 34 games (+2.60 Units / 7% ROI)
  • UIC has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.80 Units / 15% ROI)
  • UIC have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 14 games at home (+1.05 Units / 7% ROI)
  • UIC has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.05 Units / 0% ROI)

Murray State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Murray State has a 9-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.5 Units / 22.65% ROI).

  • 9-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.85 Units / 4.86% ROI
  • 9-5 when betting the Over for +3.5 Units / 22.73% ROI
  • 5-9 when betting the Under for -4.9 Units / -31.82% ROI

UIC Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UIC has a 4-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.7 Units / -30.58% ROI).

  • 4-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.75 Units / -37.39% ROI
  • 7-4 when betting the Over for +2.6 Units / 21.49% ROI
  • 4-7 when betting the Under for -3.7 Units / -30.58% ROI

Murray State Offensive Stats & Trends:

UIC allowed 6.3 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 45th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

UIC forced 12.2 turnovers per game (378 turnovers/31 games) last season — tied for 4th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.6

UIC allowed opponents to shoot 43% (766/1,799) last season — 3rd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 44%

UIC has allowed opponents to shoot 44% (1,909/4,336) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 44%

UIC Offensive Stats & Trends:

Murray State has a 41% free throw rate (1,078 free throw attempts/2,613 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 34%

Murray State has a 41% free throw rate (354 free throw attempts/857 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 34%

Murray State averaged 41% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (724 free throw attempts/1,756 field goal attempts) last season — highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 34%

Murray State averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (303 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Murray State Defensive Stats & Trends:

UIC allowed 6.3 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 45th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

UIC forced 12.2 turnovers per game (378 turnovers/31 games) last season — tied for 4th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.6

UIC allowed opponents to shoot 43% (766/1,799) last season — 3rd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 44%

UIC has allowed opponents to shoot 44% (1,909/4,336) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 44%

UIC Defensive Stats & Trends:

Murray State has a 41% free throw rate (1,078 free throw attempts/2,613 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 34%

Murray State has a 41% free throw rate (354 free throw attempts/857 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 34%

Murray State averaged 41% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (724 free throw attempts/1,756 field goal attempts) last season — highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 34%

Murray State averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (303 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6


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