The UIC Flames (15-9, 7-6 MVC) are just 1.5-point underdogs as they attempt to extend a four-game road winning streak when they take on the Southern Illinois Salukis (11-13, 6-7 MVC) on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Banterra Center. The matchup airs at 2:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The point total for the matchup is 152.5.
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Southern Illinois Cover -1.5 vs UIC -105
Southern Illinois vs. UIC betting lines
- Southern Illinois moneyline odds to win: -115
- UIC moneyline odds to win: -105
- Spread: Southern Illinois (-1.5)
- Total: 152.5
Southern Illinois statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, Southern Illinois has fared worse at home, covering three times in nine home games, and seven times in 10 road games.
- The Salukis have gone over the total in four of nine home games (44.4%). They’ve done better on the road, topping the total in five of 10 matchups (50%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Southern Illinois has won a lower percentage of its games at home (.750) compared to road games (1.000).
Recent trends
- The Salukis have been putting up 73.9 points per contest in their last 10 appearances, an average that’s a little higher than the 73 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
- Southern Illinois’ defense has been tough lately, as the team has allowed 72.1 points per game over its last 10 compared to the 73.6 points per game its opponents average this season.
- The Salukis’ last 10 outings have seen them make 7.2 three-pointers per game while shooting 36.9% from deep. Both numbers are up compared to their 2024-25 averages of 6.5 makes and 33.7%.
Southern Illinois betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-12-0 (Home: 3-6-0; Away: 7-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 4-3-0 (As Favorite: 5-3-0; As Underdog: 6-9-0)
- O-U-P: 12-11-0 (Home: 4-5-0; Away: 5-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-2 (Home: 3-1; Away: 2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-11 (Home: 1-4; Away: 3-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.6 (136th in nation) | 44.6 (241st) | 32.7 (154th) | 29.2 (70th) | 14.3 (134th) | 12.4 (280th) |
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UIC statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2024-25 against the spread, UIC has a lower winning percentage at home (.500, 5-5-0 record) than on the road (1.000, 9-0-0).
- In terms of the over/under, Flames games have finished over seven of 10 times at home (70%), and seven of nine away (77.8%).
- The Flames, as moneyline underdogs, have won a lower percentage of games at home (2-2) than on the road (5-2) this year.
Recent trends
- The Flames are scoring 82.3 points per game over their last 10 games, which is 1.2 more than their average for the season (81.1).
- Over its last 10 games, UIC is surrendering 77.8 points per contest, 2.9 more points than its season average (74.9).
- Over their last 10 games, the Flames are making 9.2 three-pointers per contest, 0.2 more than their season average (9). However, they have a lower three-point percentage over their past 10 games (36.7%) compared to their season average (36.8%).
UIC betting records this season
- ATS Record: 15-7-0 (Home: 5-5-0; Away: 9-0-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 11-3-0 (As Favorite: 4-4-0; As Underdog: 11-3-0)
- O-U-P: 16-6-0 (Home: 7-3-0; Away: 7-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-3 (Home: 2-3; Away: 2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 8-6 (Home: 2-2; Away: 5-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.7 (49th in nation) | 44.6 (241st) | 33.6 (112th) | 30 (110th) | 17.1 (17th) | 11.6 (216th) |
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