The UIC Flames (16-12, 11-6 MVC) are favored (-7.5) to continue a three-game win streak when they host the Valparaiso Beacons (15-13, 9-8 MVC) at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Credit Union 1 Arena. The matchup airs on ESPN+. The matchup’s point total is set at 138.5.
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UIC Cover -7.5 vs Valparaiso -113
UIC vs. Valparaiso betting lines
- UIC moneyline odds to win: -373
- Valparaiso moneyline odds to win: +284
- Spread: UIC (-7.5)
- Total: 138.5
UIC statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, UIC has fared better at home, covering six times in 10 home games, and eight times in 14 road games.
- The Flames have gone over the total less often when playing at home, hitting the over in three of 10 home matchups (30%). On the road, they have hit the over in seven of 14 games (50%).
- As a moneyline favorite, UIC has won a higher percentage of its home games (.833) compared to away games (.667).
Recent trends
- The Flames have seen an increase in scoring recently, putting up 76.2 points per game in their last 10 contests, 0.8 points more than the 75.4 they’ve scored this year.
- UIC has been slightly better on the defensive end of the floor of late, giving up 64.7 points per game over its last 10 contests compared to the 68.9 it has conceded per game this season.
- The Flames are trending up from deep during their last 10 outings, making 7.4 threes per game and shooting 37.0% from long range compared to their season-long averages of 6.4 makes and 32.7% from distance in the 2025-26 season.
UIC betting records this season
- ATS Record: 14-12-0 (Home: 6-4-0; Away: 8-6-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 7.5+: 3-3-0 (As Favorite: 5-5-0; As Underdog: 9-7-0)
- O-U-P: 12-14-0 (Home: 3-7-0; Away: 7-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-2 (Home: 5-1; Away: 2-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-10 (Home: 1-3; Away: 5-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.1 (189th in nation) | 42.1 (70th) | 32.8 (142nd) | 29.5 (92nd) | 14.8 (124th) | 11.3 (211th) |
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Valparaiso statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2025-26 against the spread, Valparaiso has a lower winning percentage at home (.667, 10-5-0 record) than away (.750, 9-3-0).
- In 2025-26 a lower percentage of the Beacons’ games have finished above the over/under at home (40%, six of 15) compared to on the road (75%, nine of 12).
- As moneyline underdogs, the Beacons have won a higher percentage of games at home (3-3) than away (3-9).
Recent trends
- The Beacons are putting up 71.1 points per contest in their last 10 games, which is 0.5 fewer points than their average for the season (71.6).
- Valparaiso is surrendering 70.1 points per game over its previous 10 games, which is 0.9 fewer points than it is allowing for the season (71.0).
- The Beacons are draining 0.3 fewer threes per contest in their previous 10 games (6.7) compared to their season average (7.0), but they are posting a higher three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (35.3%) compared to their season mark (33.1%).
Valparaiso betting records this season
- ATS Record: 19-8-0 (Home: 10-5-0; Away: 9-3-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 7.5+: 7-3-0 (As Favorite: 5-4-0; As Underdog: 14-4-0)
- O-U-P: 15-12-0 (Home: 6-9-0; Away: 9-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-1 (Home: 8-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-12 (Home: 3-3; Away: 3-9)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.2 (320th in nation) | 44.2 (185th) | 32.6 (154th) | 31.0 (182nd) | 11.5 (332nd) | 9.9 (60th) |
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