- Southern Illinois (21-9) is a -6.5 point favorite vs UIC (12-18)
- Total (Over/Under): 130.5 points
- Watch the game on ESPN+
The Southern Illinois Salukis (21-9) visit Credit Union 1 Arena to take on the UIC Flames (12-18) on Feb. 26. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Chicago.
Southern Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).
The Southern Illinois vs. UIC Over/Under is 130.5 total points.
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Southern Illinois vs. UIC Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Southern Illinois | -6.5 -110 | O 130.5 -110 | -275 |
| UIC | +6.5 -110 | U 130.5 -110 | +210 |
Southern Illinois vs UIC Prediction for Today’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Southern Illinois will win this game with 62.3% confidence.
Southern Illinois vs UIC Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts UIC will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Southern Illinois and UIC, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Southern Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Southern Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.50 Units / 31% ROI)
- Southern Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.70 Units / 39% ROI)
- Southern Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.00 Units / 12% ROI)
UIC Basketball Best Bets Today:
- UIC has hit the Game Total Over in 29 of their last 46 games (+10.30 Units / 20% ROI)
- UIC has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 24 of their last 40 games (+8.55 Units / 19% ROI)
- UIC have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 31 games (+5.90 Units / 17% ROI)
- UIC have covered the 1H Spread in 14 of their last 22 games at home (+5.20 Units / 21% ROI)
- UIC has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 31 games (+3.60 Units / 10% ROI)
Southern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Southern Illinois has gone 12-16 against the spread this college basketball season (-5.6 Units / 0% ROI).
- 20-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.2 Units / 6.48% ROI
- 15-14 when betting the Over for -0.4 Units / -1.25% ROI
- 14-15 when betting the Under for -2.5 Units / -7.84% ROI
UIC Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
UIC has gone 16-11 against the spread this college basketball season (+3.9 Units / 0% ROI).
- 11-18 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.65 Units / -17.71% ROI
- 15-14 when betting the Over for -0.4 Units / -1.25% ROI
- 14-15 when betting the Under for -2.5 Units / -7.84% ROI
Southern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Southern Illinois has averaged 6.4 offensive rebounds per game (154 rebounds/24 games) this season — 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.5
Southern Illinois has averaged 65.1 points per game (3,580 points/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.2
Southern Illinois has averaged 66.5 points per game (1,595 points/24 games) this season — tied for 27th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.8
Southern Illinois is shooting 32% from three (191/600) this season — tied for 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
UIC Offensive Stats & Trends:
UIC has a 37% free throw rate (481 free throw attempts/1,316 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 30%
UIC is shooting 33% from three (193/589) this season — tied for 39th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
UIC has averaged 66.8 points per game (1,604 points/24 games) this season — tied for 31st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.8
UIC is shooting 66% from the free throw line (317/481) this season — 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%
Southern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Southern Illinois has averaged 7.8 steals per game (187 steals/24 games) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.6
Southern Illinois has 187 steals this season — most among Missouri Valley Teams
Southern Illinois has averaged 7.8 steals per game (187 steals/24 games) this season — tied for 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Southern Illinois has averaged 6.5 steals per game (358 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.5
UIC Defensive Stats & Trends:
UIC has 162 steals this season — 5th most among Missouri Valley Teams
UIC has allowed opponents to shoot 44% (604/1,368) this season — 5th highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 43%
UIC has forced 14.5 turnovers per game (348 turnovers/24 games) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.8
UIC has allowed 70.6 points per game (1,695 points/24 games) this season — 4th highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 68.1
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