UIC vs Southern Illinois Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 7

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  • Southern Illinois (18-11) is a -6.5 point favorite vs UIC (14-15)
  • Total (Over/Under): 135.5 points
  • UIC / Southern Illinois TV channel: ESPN+

The UIC Flames (14-15) visit Enterprise Center to take on the Southern Illinois Salukis (18-11) on Mar. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 9:30pm EST in St. Louis, MO.

Southern Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-105).

The UIC vs. Southern Illinois Over/Under is 135.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
UIC+6.5 -115O 135.5 -115+200
Southern Illinois -6.5 -105U 135.5 -105-250

UIC vs Southern Illinois Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Southern Illinois will win this college basketball game with 67.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

UIC vs Southern Illinois Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UIC will cover the spread with 53.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • UIC has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 15 of their last 22 games (+9.30 Units / 36% ROI)
  • UIC have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 15 away games (+6.40 Units / 37% ROI)
  • UIC has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.50 Units / 31% ROI)
  • UIC have covered the Spread in 6 of their last 8 games (+3.80 Units / 43% ROI)
  • UIC has hit the Team Total Under in 15 of their last 25 games (+3.45 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Southern Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 18 games at home (+7.20 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Southern Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 17 games (+6.50 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Southern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 16 games at home (+6.40 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Southern Illinois has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 28 games (+6.40 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Southern Illinois have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 30 games (+5.90 Units / 18% ROI)

UIC Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UIC has a 14-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.6 Units / -10.89% ROI).

  • 8-21 when betting on the Moneyline for -27.7 Units / -47.97% ROI
  • 12-18 when betting the Over for -7.85 Units / -23.75% ROI
  • 18-12 when betting the Under for +4.8 Units / 14.57% ROI

Southern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Southern Illinois has a 18-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.9 Units / 17.88% ROI).

  • 18-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.05 Units / -1.19% ROI
  • 18-11 when betting the Over for +5.9 Units / 17.91% ROI
  • 11-18 when betting the Under for -8.85 Units / -26.78% ROI

UIC Offensive Stats & Trends:

UIC has 13.9 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.3

UIC has a 24% free throw rate (333 free throw attempts/1,370 field goal attempts) this season — 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

UIC is shooting 36% from three (204/561) this season — 5th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 35%

UIC has attempted 1,335 threes since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th most among Missouri Valley Teams

Southern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

Southern Illinois is shooting 36% from three (199/545) this season — 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Southern Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (340 assists/ 280 TOs) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Southern Illinois is shooting 76% from the free throw line (373/488) this season — 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Southern Illinois is shooting 36% from three (199/545) this season — 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 35%

UIC Defensive Stats & Trends:

UIC has averaged 5.3 steals per game (127 steals/24 games) this season — tied for 28th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

UIC has averaged 5.9 steals per game (333 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.3

UIC has allowed 5.4 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

UIC has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (566/1,361) this season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Southern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:

Southern Illinois has averaged 6.5 steals per game (371 steals/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Southern Illinois has 371 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th most among Missouri Valley Teams

Southern Illinois has allowed 5.6 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Southern Illinois has averaged 5.5 steals per game (133 steals/24 games) this season — tied for 40th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8


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