The Indiana State Sycamores (9-12, 2-8 MVC) are 6.5-point underdogs as they attempt to break a three-game losing streak when they visit the UIC Flames (11-10, 6-4 MVC) on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at Credit Union 1 Arena. The game airs at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under of 147.5.
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UIC vs. Indiana State betting lines
- UIC moneyline odds to win: -277
- Indiana State moneyline odds to win: +223
- Spread: UIC (-6.5)
- Total: 147.5
UIC statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- UIC has done a better job covering the spread in home games (5-2-0) than it has in road games (5-5-0).
- The Flames have hit the over on the total in two of seven home games (28.6%). They’ve done better in road games, eclipsing the total in six of 10 matchups (60%).
- In home games, UIC has won more consistently as a moneyline favorite, posting a record of 3-1 (.750). In away games, it is 1-1 (.500) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- The Flames have seen a decrease in scoring recently, racking up 75.1 points per game in their last 10 contests, 0.3 points fewer than the 75.4 they’ve scored this season.
- UIC has been a little improved on the defensive end of the floor of late, allowing 66.2 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 69.9 it has conceded per game this year.
- While the Flames are knocking down fewer threes per game over their past 10 outings (6.0 per game) compared to their season-long average (6.2), they are doing so while shooting a higher percentage (33.5% from beyond the arc over the last 10, 31.9% on the season).
UIC betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-9-0 (Home: 5-2-0; Away: 5-5-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 6.5+: 2-3-0 (As Favorite: 3-4-0; As Underdog: 7-5-0)
- O-U-P: 10-9-0 (Home: 2-5-0; Away: 6-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-2 (Home: 3-1; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-8 (Home: 1-2; Away: 3-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.8 (215th in nation) | 41.7 (69th) | 32.3 (195th) | 29.9 (111th) | 14.5 (157th) | 11.3 (176th) |
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Indiana State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Indiana State has had better results away (8-2-0) than at home (5-3-0).
- Looking at the over/under, Sycamores games have finished over more often at home (three of eight, 37.5%) than on the road (three of 10, 30%).
- In 2025-26 when moneyline underdogs, the Sycamores have a better winning percentage at home (.667, 2-1 record) than on the road (.200, 2-8).
Recent trends
- The Sycamores have performed better offensively in their last 10 games, averaging 75.7 points per contest, 0.2 more than their season average of 75.5.
- While Indiana State is surrendering 75.1 points per game in 2025-26, it has been worse over its last 10 games, allowing 81.9 points per contest.
- In their previous 10 games, the Sycamores are making 8.4 threes per game, 0.2 more than their season average (8.2). They also own a higher three-point percentage over their last 10 games (32.1%) compared to their season average (30.8%).
Indiana State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-6-0 (Home: 5-3-0; Away: 8-2-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 6.5+: 7-1-0 (As Favorite: 3-3-0; As Underdog: 10-3-0)
- O-U-P: 7-12-0 (Home: 3-5-0; Away: 3-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-3 (Home: 3-2; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-9 (Home: 2-1; Away: 2-8)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.2 (133rd in nation) | 44.3 (208th) | 31.6 (238th) | 33.3 (301st) | 17.3 (39th) | 12.9 (314th) |
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