UIC vs Illinois State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 29

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  • Illinois State is a -5.5 point favorite vs UIC
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • UIC / Illinois State TV channel: ESPN+

The UIC Flames visit CEFCU Arena to take on the Illinois State Redbirds on Dec. 29. Tip off is scheduled for 5:00pm EST in Normal, IL.

Illinois State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The UIC vs. Illinois State Over/Under is 145.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
UIC+5.5 -110O 145.5 -115+185
Illinois State -5.5 -110U 145.5 -105-225

UIC vs Illinois State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Illinois State will win this college basketball game with 53.3% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

UIC vs Illinois State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Illinois State will cover the spread with 51.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • UIC has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 30 games (+8.60 Units / 25% ROI)
  • UIC have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.15 Units / 17% ROI)
  • UIC has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.30 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Illinois State have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.65 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Illinois State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.20 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Illinois State has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.05 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Illinois State has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 31 games (+0.70 Units / 2% ROI)

UIC Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UIC has a 6-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.7 Units / 27.27% ROI).

  • 6-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.45 Units / 38.93% ROI
  • 5-4 when betting the Over for +0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI
  • 4-5 when betting the Under for -1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI

Illinois State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Illinois State has a 9-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.8 Units / 56.2% ROI).

  • 7-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.05 Units / -3.02% 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

UIC Offensive Stats & Trends:

UIC had 15.4 free throw attempts per game last season — tied for 20th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

UIC has averaged 18.2 assists per game (218 assists/12 games) this season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 14.2

UIC has averaged 13.0 offensive rebounds per game (156 rebounds/12 games) this season — tied for 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.6

UIC has averaged 13.6 turnovers per game (163 turnovers/12 games) this season — 2nd highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Illinois State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Illinois State is shooting 42% from three (132/316) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Illinois State has made 11.0 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 8.0

Illinois State has averaged 10.7 turnovers per game (128 turnovers/12 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Illinois State has averaged 7.5 offensive rebounds per game (90 rebounds/12 games) this season — tied for 16th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.6

UIC Defensive Stats & Trends:

UIC has averaged 27.5 defensive rebounds per game (330 rebounds/12 games) this season — tied for 45th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.9

UIC has averaged 7.1 steals per game (85 steals/12 games) this season — 5th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 7.1

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

Illinois State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Illinois State has forced 10.3 turnovers per game (124 turnovers/12 games) this season — lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.7

Illinois State has averaged 5.2 steals per game (62 steals/12 games) this season — tied for 26th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Illinois State has averaged 5.2 steals per game (62 steals/12 games) this season — tied for lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 7.1

Illinois State has allowed opponents to shoot 33% from three (105/320) this season — 5th highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 33%


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