UIC vs Evansville Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 31

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  • Evansville (12-8) is a -1.5 point favorite vs UIC (9-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
  • UIC / Evansville TV channel: ESPN+

The UIC Flames (9-11) visit Ford Center to take on the Evansville Purple Aces (12-8) on Jan. 31. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Evansville, IN.

Evansville is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (+100).

The UIC vs. Evansville Over/Under is 142.5 total points.

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UIC vs. Evansville Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
UIC+1.5 -120O 142.5 -110-105
Evansville -1.5 +100U 142.5 -110-115

UIC vs Evansville Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Evansville will win this college basketball game with 54.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

UIC vs Evansville Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UIC will cover the spread with 57.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • UIC have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 16 away games (+7.45 Units / 40% ROI)
  • UIC has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 29 games (+6.65 Units / 20% ROI)
  • UIC has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.70 Units / 5% ROI)
  • UIC has hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.00 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Evansville has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+7.70 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Evansville has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 29 games (+7.15 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Evansville has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+3.20 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Evansville has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+3.00 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Evansville have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 14 games at home (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)

UIC Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UIC has a 8-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.2 Units / -23.58% ROI).

  • 5-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -24.8 Units / -52.77% ROI
  • 7-13 when betting the Over for -7.35 Units / -33.33% ROI
  • 13-7 when betting the Under for +5.3 Units / 24.15% ROI

Evansville Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Evansville has a 12-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.2 Units / 14.55% ROI).

  • 11-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.15 Units / 21.69% ROI
  • 7-12 when betting the Over for -6.2 Units / -27.99% ROI
  • 12-7 when betting the Under for +4.45 Units / 20.37% ROI

UIC Offensive Stats & Trends:

UIC is shooting 37% from three (177/481) this season — tied for 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

UIC has 13.7 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.4

UIC is shooting 37% from three (177/481) this season — 5th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 35%

UIC has averaged 15.0 assists per game (300 assists/20 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 13.9

Evansville Offensive Stats & Trends:

Evansville has averaged 1.14 points per shot (3,538 points/3,106 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Evansville has a TS% of 44% since the start of the 2022-23 season — 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Evansville has a 28% free throw rate (354 free throw attempts/1,267 field goal attempts) this season — tied for 39th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Evansville has an eFG% of 47% since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

UIC Defensive Stats & Trends:

UIC has averaged 5.2 steals per game (105 steals/20 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.2

UIC has averaged 5.2 steals per game (105 steals/20 games) this season — tied for 28th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

UIC has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (478/1,157) this season — 2nd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 44%

UIC has forced 11.4 turnovers per game (229 turnovers/20 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.0

Evansville Defensive Stats & Trends:

Evansville has averaged 27.0 defensive rebounds per game (566 rebounds/21 games) this season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.8

Evansville has averaged 6.7 steals per game (140 steals/21 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Evansville has averaged 6.9 steals per game (364 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Evansville has 364 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th most among Missouri Valley Teams


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