The UIC Flames (14-6, 6-3 MVC) are 7-point favorites as they try to extend a three-game win streak when they host the Southern Illinois Salukis (8-12, 3-6 MVC) on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Credit Union 1 Arena. The matchup airs at 3:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The matchup’s point total is set at 148.5.
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UIC Cover -7 vs Southern Illinois -109
UIC vs. Southern Illinois betting lines
- UIC moneyline odds to win: -305
- Southern Illinois moneyline odds to win: +245
- Spread: UIC (-7)
- Total: 148.5
UIC statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- UIC has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than road games. It has covered five times in seven games when playing at home, and it has covered eight times in eight games when playing on the road.
- When playing at home, the Flames go over the total 57.1% of the time (four of seven games). They hit the over more consistently in away games, exceeding the total in 75% of games (six of eight).
- In two home games as a moneyline favorite, UIC has two wins (1.000). It has an identical winning percentage (2-0 record) as a moneyline favorite in away games.
Recent trends
- The Flames have seen a decrease in scoring recently, putting up 78.6 points per game in their last 10 outings, 1.8 points fewer than the 80.4 they’ve scored this season.
- UIC has been slightly better on the defensive end of the floor of late, giving up 72.4 points per game over its last 10 contests compared to the 73.5 it has surrendered per game this season.
- During their past 10 contests, the Flames are making 0.6 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (8.2 compared to 8.8 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from deep in that span (35.2% compared to 36% season-long).
UIC betting records this season
- ATS Record: 14-4-0 (Home: 5-2-0; Away: 8-0-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 7+: 1-1-0 (As Favorite: 4-1-0; As Underdog: 10-3-0)
- O-U-P: 12-6-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 6-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-0 (Home: 2-0; Away: 2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 7-6 (Home: 2-2; Away: 4-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.6 (55th in nation) | 43.6 (190th) | 34.8 (69th) | 29.6 (97th) | 17.1 (23rd) | 12.4 (275th) |
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Southern Illinois statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Southern Illinois has performed better against the spread away (4-3-0) than at home (3-5-0) this season.
- Salukis games have gone above the over/under 37.5% of the time at home (three of eight), and 42.9% of the time away (three of seven).
- This year the Salukis are 1-3 at home as moneyline underdogs (.250 winning percentage). Away they are 1-5 (.167).
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Salukis are scoring 70.4 points per game, 2.1 fewer points than their season average (72.5).
- In its previous 10 games, Southern Illinois is ceding 72.7 points per game, 0.9 fewer points than its season average (73.6).
- The Salukis are draining 7.1 threes per game in their past 10 games, which is 0.6 more than their average for the season (6.5). Likewise, they have a better three-point percentage over their last 10 games (33.2%) compared to their season average from three-point land (33%).
Southern Illinois betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-11-0 (Home: 3-5-0; Away: 4-3-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 7+: 2-3-0 (As Favorite: 4-3-0; As Underdog: 4-8-0)
- O-U-P: 9-10-0 (Home: 3-5-0; Away: 3-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-2 (Home: 3-1; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-10 (Home: 1-3; Away: 1-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 (172nd in nation) | 44.6 (253rd) | 32.7 (167th) | 30.2 (129th) | 14.6 (119th) | 12.4 (275th) |
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