UIC vs Southern Illinois Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 8

min read
(AP Photo)
BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 08, 2023, 1:04 PM
  • Southern Illinois (18-7) are -12.5 point favorites vs UIC (10-15)
  • Total (Over/Under): 128.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN+

The UIC Flames (10-15) visit Banterra Center to take on the Southern Illinois Salukis (18-7) on Feb. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Carbondale.

Southern Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-115).

The UIC vs. Southern Illinois Over/Under is 128.5 total points.

Bet now on Southern Illinois vs UIC & all college basketball games with BetMGM

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
UIC+12.5 -105O 128.5 -110+575
Southern Illinois -12.5 -115U 128.5 -110-900

UIC vs Southern Illinois Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Southern Illinois will win this game with 74.3% confidence.

UIC vs Southern Illinois Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Southern Illinois will cover the spread with 52.1% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both UIC and Southern Illinois, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


Bet now on Southern Illinois vs UIC and all games with BetMGM


  • UIC has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 12 away games (+7.65 Units / 55% ROI)
  • UIC has hit the Game Total Over in 25 of their last 41 games (+7.40 Units / 16% ROI)
  • UIC has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 35 games (+5.65 Units / 15% ROI)
  • UIC has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 26 games (+4.50 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Southern Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 24 games at home (+13.25 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Southern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 13 games at home (+6.70 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Southern Illinois have covered the Spread in 14 of their last 24 games at home (+4.15 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Southern Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.00 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Southern Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.90 Units / 59% ROI)

UIC Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UIC has gone 13-9 against the spread this college basketball season (+3.1 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 9-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.7 Units / -17.62% ROI
  • 11-13 when betting the Over for -3.3 Units / -12.5% ROI
  • 13-11 when betting the Under for +0.9 Units / 3.41% ROI

Southern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Southern Illinois has gone 10-13 against the spread this college basketball season (-4.3 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 17-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.2 Units / 6.51% ROI
  • 12-12 when betting the Over for -1.2 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 12-12 when betting the Under for -1.2 Units / -4.55% ROI

UIC Offensive Stats & Trends:

UIC has an eFG% of 49% this season — 34th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

UIC is shooting 33% from three (193/589) this season — tied for 39th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

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 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

Southern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

Southern Illinois is shooting 32% from three (191/600) this season — tied for 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

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 6.8 offensive rebounds per game (374 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.4

Southern Illinois has 15.1 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 17.7

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

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 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 187 steals this season — most among Missouri Valley Teams

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


Bet now on Southern Illinois vs UIC and all games with BetMGM


College Basketball Betting at BetMGM

At BetMGM, you can bet online with updated college basketball betting odds. And with live sports betting, the best online sports betting and mobile sports betting (with the BetMGM Sportsbook app) experiences are at BetMGM.

About the Author

BetMGM Betting

Read More @BETMGM

Our BetMGM betting authors are experts who focus on individual game matchups & player prop bets with an emphasis on betting odds, lines & predictions.

Our BetMGM betting authors are experts who focus on individual game matchups & player prop bets with an emphasis on betting odds, lines & predictions.