Southern Illinois vs UIC Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 3

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 03, 2024, 10:15 AM
  • Southern Illinois (14-6) is a -2.5 point favorite vs UIC (9-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 134.5 points
  • Southern Illinois / UIC TV channel: ESPN+

The Southern Illinois Salukis (14-6) visit Credit Union 1 Arena to take on the UIC Flames (9-12) on Feb. 3. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Chicago, IL.

Southern Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-105).

The Southern Illinois vs. UIC Over/Under is 134.5 total points.

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Southern Illinois vs. UIC Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Southern Illinois-2.5 -105O 134.5 -110-145
UIC +2.5 -115U 134.5 -110+120

Southern Illinois vs UIC Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Southern Illinois will win this college basketball game with 59.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Southern Illinois vs UIC Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UIC will cover the spread with 58.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Southern Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.40 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Southern Illinois have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 30 games (+4.90 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Southern Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 30 games (+4.85 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Southern Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.45 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Southern Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 30 games (+1.70 Units / 5% ROI)
  • UIC has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 29 games (+7.75 Units / 23% ROI)
  • UIC have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.25 Units / 16% ROI)
  • UIC has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.35 Units / 16% ROI)
  • UIC has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.70 Units / 5% ROI)

Southern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Southern Illinois has a 14-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+7.4 Units / 32.03% ROI).

  • 13-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.25 Units / -3.05% ROI
  • 11-9 when betting the Over for +1.1 Units / 4.76% ROI
  • 9-11 when betting the Under for -3.1 Units / -13.42% ROI

UIC Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UIC has a 8-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.3 Units / -27.21% ROI).

  • 5-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -25.9 Units / -53.85% ROI
  • 7-14 when betting the Over for -8.45 Units / -36.5% ROI
  • 14-7 when betting the Under for +6.3 Units / 27.33% ROI

Southern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

Southern Illinois has averaged 7.5 offensive rebounds per game (411 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.6

Southern Illinois has averaged 68.5 points per game (3,765 points/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 36th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.5

Southern Illinois is shooting 38% from three (185/491) this season — 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Southern Illinois is shooting 76% from the free throw line (327/433) this season — 2nd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 72%

UIC Offensive Stats & Trends:

UIC has 13.5 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.3

UIC has a 23% free throw rate (283 free throw attempts/1,218 field goal attempts) this season — 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

UIC has averaged 69.6 points per game (1,462 points/21 games) this season — tied for 38th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.2

UIC has averaged 14.7 assists per game (308 assists/21 games) this season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 13.9

Southern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:

Southern Illinois has averaged 5.6 steals per game (123 steals/22 games) this season — tied for 37th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Southern Illinois has averaged 5.6 steals per game (123 steals/22 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Southern Illinois has allowed 4.9 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Southern Illinois has averaged 6.6 steals per game (361 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.3

UIC Defensive Stats & Trends:

UIC has averaged 5.3 steals per game (112 steals/21 games) this season — tied for 22nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

UIC has averaged 5.3 steals per game (112 steals/21 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.2

UIC has allowed 5.6 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

UIC has forced 13.0 turnovers per game (687 turnovers/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.1


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