- UIC (8-9) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Valparaiso (11-6)
- Total (Over/Under): 135.5 points
- UIC / Valparaiso TV channel: ESPN+
The UIC Flames (8-9) visit Athletics-Recreation Center to take on the Valparaiso Beacons (11-6) on Jan. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Valparaiso, IN.
UIC is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).
The UIC vs. Valparaiso Over/Under is 135.5 total points.
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UIC vs. Valparaiso Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| UIC | -3.5 -105 | O 135.5 -110 | -160 |
| Valparaiso | +3.5 -115 | U 135.5 -110 | +135 |
UIC vs Valparaiso Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts UIC will win this college basketball game with 59.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
UIC vs Valparaiso Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Valparaiso will cover the spread with 59.3% confidence for today’s game.
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UIC Basketball Best Bets Today:
- UIC has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 29 games (+6.65 Units / 20% ROI)
- UIC have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 15 away games (+6.45 Units / 37% ROI)
- UIC has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.40 Units / 15% ROI)
- UIC have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 15 away games (+1.40 Units / 8% ROI)
- UIC has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 15 away games (+0.60 Units / 4% ROI)
Valparaiso Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Valparaiso has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 29 games (+11.05 Units / 32% ROI)
- Valparaiso have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.80 Units / 12% ROI)
- Valparaiso has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.35 Units / 10% ROI)
- Valparaiso has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 29 games (+0.90 Units / 3% ROI)
- Valparaiso have covered the 1H Spread in 15 of their last 29 games (+0.20 Units / 1% ROI)
UIC Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
UIC has a 7-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4 Units / -21.33% ROI).
- 5-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -21.25 Units / -48.91% ROI
- 5-12 when betting the Over for -8.25 Units / -44% ROI
- 12-5 when betting the Under for +6.5 Units / 34.85% ROI
Valparaiso Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Valparaiso has a 11-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.4 Units / 23.47% ROI).
- 4-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.5 Units / -30.99% ROI
- 6-11 when betting the Over for -6.1 Units / -32.45% ROI
- 11-6 when betting the Under for +4.5 Units / 24.19% ROI
UIC Offensive Stats & Trends:
UIC is shooting 36% from three (156/430) this season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
UIC has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (267 assists/ 223 TOs) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.2
UIC has averaged 67.8 points per game (3,391 points/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 71.4
UIC has 223 turnovers this season — 3rd most among Missouri Valley Teams
Valparaiso Offensive Stats & Trends:
Valparaiso has averaged 1.12 points per shot (1,206 points/1,079 shots) this season — tied for 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Valparaiso has a TS% of 44% this season — 16th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%
Valparaiso has an eFG% of 46% this season — tied for 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%
Valparaiso is shooting 41% (437/1,079) this season — tied for 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%
UIC Defensive Stats & Trends:
UIC has averaged 5.3 steals per game (96 steals/18 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.3
UIC has allowed an average of 1.14 points per shot (1,183 points/1,041 shots) this season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.22
UIC has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (421/1,041) this season — tied for 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%
UIC has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (421/1,041) this season — best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 43%
Valparaiso Defensive Stats & Trends:
Valparaiso has allowed 71.4 points per game (1,285 points/18 games) this season — 5th highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 69.9
Valparaiso has allowed opponents to shoot 34% from three (125/370) this season — 5th highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 33%
Valparaiso has allowed opponents to shoot 34% from three (364/1,074) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th highest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 33%
Valparaiso has forced 13.1 turnovers per game (236 turnovers/18 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.2
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