MVC foes meet when the UIC Flames (15-12, 10-6 MVC) visit the Evansville Purple Aces (6-20, 2-13 MVC) at Ford Center, starting at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The Flames are 8.5-point favorites in the game. The matchup has an over/under set at 139.5 points.
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UIC Cover -8.5 vs Evansville -112
UIC vs. Evansville betting lines
- UIC moneyline odds to win: -415
- Evansville moneyline odds to win: +312
- Spread: UIC (-8.5)
- Total: 139.5
UIC statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, UIC has fared better when playing at home, covering six times in 10 home games, and seven times in 13 road games.
- When it comes to point totals, the Flames hit the over less often in home games, as they’ve gone over the total three times in 10 opportunities this season (30%). In road games, they have hit the over seven times in 13 opportunities (53.8%).
- As a moneyline favorite, UIC has won a higher percentage of its home games (.833) compared to road games (.500).
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Flames have been putting up 74.7 points per game, an average that’s slightly lower than the 75.1 they’ve scored over the course of the 2025-26 season.
- UIC’s defense has been tougher lately, as the team has allowed 66.2 points per game over its past 10 compared to the 69.7 points per game its opponents average on the season.
- The Flames’ last 10 outings have seen them make 6.1 three-pointers per game while shooting 32.6% from deep. Both numbers are up from their 2025-26 averages of 6.0 makes and 31.3%.
UIC betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-12-0 (Home: 6-4-0; Away: 7-6-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 8.5+: 2-3-0 (As Favorite: 4-5-0; As Underdog: 9-7-0)
- O-U-P: 12-13-0 (Home: 3-7-0; Away: 7-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-2 (Home: 5-1; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-10 (Home: 1-3; Away: 5-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.8 (208th in nation) | 42.4 (83rd) | 32.5 (158th) | 29.8 (103rd) | 14.4 (144th) | 11.2 (197th) |
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Evansville statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, Evansville has had better results on the road (6-5-0) than at home (5-5-0).
- In terms of the over/under, Purple Aces games have gone over more frequently at home (six of 10, 60%) than away (five of 11, 45.5%).
- The Purple Aces’ winning percentage at home as moneyline underdogs is .143 (1-6), and on the road it is .091 (1-10).
Recent trends
- While the Purple Aces are posting 67.4 points per game in 2025-26, they have improved that mark over their previous 10 games, producing 68.7 a contest.
- While Evansville is giving up 75.0 points per game in 2025-26, it has been worse in its previous 10 games, allowing 79.1 points per contest.
- In their last 10 games, the Purple Aces are sinking 8.6 threes per contest, 0.9 more than their season average (7.7). They also sport a higher three-point percentage over their past 10 games (36.3%) compared to their season average (32.7%).
Evansville betting records this season
- ATS Record: 12-12-0 (Home: 5-5-0; Away: 6-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 8.5+: 7-7-0 (As Favorite: 1-2-0; As Underdog: 11-10-0)
- O-U-P: 12-12-0 (Home: 6-4-0; Away: 5-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-2 (Home: 1-2; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-18 (Home: 1-6; Away: 1-10)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.9 (300th in nation) | 45.6 (265th) | 28.5 (336th) | 31.9 (231st) | 13.1 (242nd) | 12.6 (313th) |
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