The Murray State Racers (11-3, 3-0 MVC) are favored (by 5.5 points) to extend a three-game road win streak when they visit the UIC Flames (5-8, 0-2 MVC) on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET. The point total in the matchup is set at 159.5.
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Murray State vs. UIC betting lines
- Murray State moneyline odds to win: -242
- UIC moneyline odds to win: +197
- Spread: Murray State (-5.5)
- Total: 159.5
Murray State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Murray State covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than away games last season. Murray State covered four times in 11 games at home, and it covered seven times in 13 games on the road.
- The Racers eclipsed the over/under in four of 11 home games (36.4%) last year. They did better on the road, topping the total in nine of 13 matchups (69.2%).
- Murray State performed better as a moneyline favorite at home last season, sporting a home record of 6-3 home record, compared to going 2-3 on the road.
Last season stats
- With 71.8 points scored per game and 69.2 points allowed last season, the Racers were 239th in the nation on offense and 85th defensively.
- Last year, Murray State was 271st in college basketball in rebounds (30.5 per game) and 60th in rebounds allowed (29.3).
- Last season the Racers were ranked 300th in college basketball in assists with 11.8 per game.
Murray State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-5-0 (Home: 5-2-0; Away: 1-1-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 5.5+: 6-3-0 (As Favorite: 7-3-0; As Underdog: 2-2-0)
- O-U-P: 9-5-0 (Home: 3-4-0; Away: 2-0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-1 (Home: 6-0; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.3 (66th in nation) | 45.2 (272nd) | 35.1 (94th) | 31.0 (179th) | 15.9 (103rd) | 11.9 (207th) |
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UIC statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, UIC has an identical winning percentage (.333) at home (1-2-0 record) and away (2-4-0).
- Looking at the over/under, Flames games have finished over one of three times at home (33.3%), and four of six on the road (66.7%).
- The Flames, as moneyline underdogs, have won the same percentage of games at home (0-1) as on the road (0-4) this year.
Last season stats
- The Flames ranked 104th in the country last season with 76.5 points per game. At the other end, they ranked 234th with 73.8 points allowed per game.
- UIC grabbed 32.7 boards per game (142nd-ranked in college basketball). It ceded 31.1 rebounds per contest (172nd-ranked).
- The Flames ranked 46th in the nation with 15.8 dimes per game.
UIC betting records this season
- ATS Record: 3-8-0 (Home: 1-2-0; Away: 2-4-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 5.5+: 2-2-0 (As Favorite: 1-4-0; As Underdog: 2-4-0)
- O-U-P: 7-4-0 (Home: 1-2-0; Away: 4-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-2 (Home: 1-1; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-6 (Home: 0-1; Away: 0-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.5 (243rd in nation) | 43.7 (197th) | 31.8 (250th) | 30.3 (144th) | 14.3 (188th) | 12.2 (227th) |
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