UIC vs Missouri State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 7

Missouri State head coach Dana Ford reacts as he watches his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Loyola Chicago in Chicago, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022.
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  • Missouri State is a -2.5 point favorite vs UIC
  • Total (Over/Under): 139.5 points
  • UIC / Missouri State TV channel: ESPN+

The UIC Flames visit Great Southern Bank Arena to take on the Missouri State Bears on Jan. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Springfield, MO.

Missouri State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The UIC vs. Missouri State Over/Under is 139.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
UIC+2.5 -110O 139.5 -110+120
Missouri State -2.5 -110U 139.5 -110-145

UIC vs Missouri State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts UIC will win this college basketball game with 51.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

UIC vs Missouri State Spread Prediction:

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


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  • UIC has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 30 games (+9.60 Units / 28% ROI)
  • UIC has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.35 Units / 13% ROI)
  • UIC have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.40 Units / 19% 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)
  • Missouri State has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.70 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Missouri State have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.60 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Missouri State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 games at home (+1.00 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Missouri State has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 14 games at home (+0.95 Units / 6% ROI)

UIC Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UIC has a 9-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.7 Units / 43.35% ROI).

  • 8-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.35 Units / 49.12% ROI
  • 7-5 when betting the Over for +1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI
  • 5-7 when betting the Under for -2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI

Missouri State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Missouri State has a 8-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.5 Units / 17.54% ROI).

  • 5-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.65 Units / -22.19% ROI
  • 5-8 when betting the Over for -3.8 Units / -26.57% ROI
  • 8-5 when betting the Under for +2.5 Units / 17.48% 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 an eFG% of 55% this season — 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

UIC has 16.6 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 20th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

UIC is shooting 47% (434/914) this season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 47%

Missouri State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Missouri State shot 31% from three (209/680) last season — 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Missouri State has averaged 12.3 assists per game (185 assists/15 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 14.7

Missouri State has 184 offensive rebounds this season — most among Missouri Valley Teams

Missouri State has a 38% free throw rate (328 free throw attempts/856 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 34%

UIC Defensive Stats & Trends:

UIC has averaged 6.4 steals per game (96 steals/15 games) this season — 5th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.9

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

UIC has allowed opponents to shoot 46% (414/900) this season — 34th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%

UIC has forced 11.3 turnovers per game (169 turnovers/15 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Missouri State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Missouri State averaged 29.1 defensive rebounds per game (902 rebounds/31 games) last season — 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Missouri State has forced 14.2 turnovers per game (213 turnovers/15 games) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Missouri State forced 9.2 turnovers per game (285 turnovers/31 games) last season — tied for 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Missouri State allowed an average of 1.13 points per shot (2,189 points/1,937 shots) last season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.22


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Chase Kiddy is a writer for BetMGM and co-host of The Lion's Edge, an NFL and college football podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else. He has also written for a number of print and online outlets, including the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Washington Post, Daily News-Record, and HERO Sports. His first novel, Cave Paintings, is in development.

Chase Kiddy is a writer for BetMGM and co-host of The Lion's Edge, an NFL and college football podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else. He has also written for a number of print and online outlets, including the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Washington Post, Daily News-Record, and HERO Sports. His first novel, Cave Paintings, is in development.