The Illinois State Redbirds (14-9, 6-6 MVC) are underdogs (by 3.5 points) to break a three-game road losing streak when they visit the UIC Flames (15-8, 7-5 MVC) on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET. The matchup has an over/under of 148.5.
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UIC Cover -3.5 vs Illinois State -109
UIC vs. Illinois State betting lines
- UIC moneyline odds to win: -165
- Illinois State moneyline odds to win: +138
- Spread: UIC (-3.5)
- Total: 148.5
UIC statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- When playing at home, UIC sports a worse record against the spread (5-4-0) compared to its ATS record in road games (9-0-0).
- The Flames have exceeded the total in a lower percentage of games at home (66.7%) than away games (77.8%).
- As a moneyline favorite, UIC has won a lower percentage of its games when playing at home (.500) compared to away games (1.000).
Recent trends
- The Flames have seen an uptick in scoring recently, putting up 81.8 points per game in their last 10 outings, 0.6 points more than the 81.2 they’ve scored this year.
- UIC’s defense has been more porous as of late, as the team has given up 76.7 points per game over its past 10 compared to the 74.6 points per game its opponents are averaging on the season.
- The Flames are trending up from beyond the arc over their last 10 outings, making 9.2 threes per game and shooting 37.2% from long range in comparison to their season-long averages of 9.0 makes and 36.7% from distance in the 2024-25 season.
UIC betting records this season
- ATS Record: 15-6-0 (Home: 5-4-0; Away: 9-0-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 3.5+: 3-3-0 (As Favorite: 4-3-0; As Underdog: 11-3-0)
- O-U-P: 15-6-0 (Home: 6-3-0; Away: 7-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-2 (Home: 2-2; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.6 (52nd in nation) | 44.4 (236th) | 34.0 (92nd) | 30.2 (123rd) | 17.1 (18th) | 11.7 (226th) |
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Illinois State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2024-25 against the spread, Illinois State has a lower winning percentage at home (.500, 6-6-0 record) than on the road (.857, 6-1-0).
- Looking at the over/under, Redbirds games have gone over eight of 12 times at home (66.7%), and four of seven away (57.1%).
- In 2024-25 as moneyline underdogs, the Redbirds have a better winning percentage at home (1.000, 2-0 record) than on the road (.500, 3-3).
Recent trends
- The Redbirds have fared worse offensively in their past 10 games, scoring 73.9 points per contest, 2.9 fewer points their than season average of 76.8.
- Illinois State has played better defensively in its last 10 games, allowing 70.8 points per contest, 0.9 fewer points than its season average of 71.7 allowed.
- The Redbirds are sinking 0.3 fewer three-pointers per contest in their previous 10 games (10.0) compared to their season average (10.3), and they are delivering a worse three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (37.3%) compared to their season mark (39.0%).
Illinois State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 14-8-0 (Home: 6-6-0; Away: 6-1-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 3.5+: 8-0-0 (As Favorite: 4-7-0; As Underdog: 10-1-0)
- O-U-P: 14-8-0 (Home: 8-4-0; Away: 4-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-4 (Home: 7-3; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-5 (Home: 2-0; Away: 3-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.5 (29th in nation) | 45.0 (264th) | 30.7 (278th) | 28.3 (37th) | 14.6 (119th) | 9.7 (28th) |
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