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Game time: January 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: Credit Union 1 Arena — Chicago, IL

Article updated Jan 15, 1:30 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Murray State Racers, with a record of 10-7 (4-2 MVC), will be facing the UIC Flames, who are 10-6 (3-3 MVC), in a Missouri Valley Conference game at Credit Union 1 in

Game outlook

The Murray State Racers, with a record of 10-7 (4-2 MVC), will be facing the UIC Flames, who are 10-6 (3-3 MVC), in a Missouri Valley Conference game at Credit Union 1 in Chicago. The Racers are coming off a three-game winning streak, including a recent victory over Valparaiso. On the other hand, UIC has lost two of their last three games, including a close defeat to Bradley. Both teams are at full strength with no players on the injury report. Murray State is currently the betting favorite at -0.5, with the updated line at Ill.-Chicago -2. Stay informed with our free College Basketball picks for this matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Racers +110 | Flames -133

Spread: Racers +2 (-110) | Flames -2 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 138.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Murray St. will win straight-up is 52%.

Murray St. Racers

Murray State Racers have shown solid performance in the current NCAAB season, with an average of 74.2 points scored per game and allowing an average of 67.4 points per game. Their shooting percentages, both overall and from three-point territory, are ranked within the top 150 nationally. Jacobi Wood leads the team in scoring with 13.2 points per game, while Kylen Milton follows closely with 12.1 points per game. The team has an average of 33.4 rebounds per game, with AJ Ferguson leading in this category. Defensively, the Racers have allowed opponents to shoot 44.3% overall and 29.3% from three-point land. Overall, Murray State is ranked 185 in offense and 110 in defense, with a record of 10-7 for the season. They have shown strengths in three-point shooting and defensive rebounds, while also leading in offensive assists and defensive assists nationally.

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Ill.-Chicago Flames Analysis

The UIC Flames are a solid offensive team, averaging 78.8 points per game and shooting 47.0% overall and 35.7% from three-point land. Defensively, they allow an average of 72.5 points per game and opponents shoot 43.7% overall and 34.4% from three-point land. Javon Jackson leads the team in scoring with 12.0 points per game, while Sasa Ciani is close behind with 11.6 points per game. Ahmad Henderson II is the leader in assists with 3.5 per game, and Ciani leads in rebounds with 8.9 per game. The Flames have a power ranking of 137 and are ranked #76 for offense and #234 for defense in the NCAA. Their recent matchup with Murray St. saw them win 10-6 and 10-4 ATS overall. They have strong offensive statistics, but struggle more defensively.

Murray State's Dominant Defense Set to Overpower UIC in Latest Matchup

Murray State demonstrates superior defensive capabilities compared to UIC. The Racers limit their opponents to an average of 67.4 points per game and a mere 29.3% shooting from beyond the arc, ranking them 34th in the nation. In contrast, UIC allows an average of 72.5 points per game and a 43.7% shooting overall, with a 34.4% three-point shooting rate. Murray State has shown consistency in covering the spread in four out of the last five games, including matchups against UIC. Their proficiency in three-point shooting, ranking 47th nationally at 37.2%, presents a significant advantage over UIC's weak perimeter defense, allowing opponents to shoot 34.4% from long distance, placing them at 256th in the country. It is anticipated that the Racers will exploit UIC's vulnerabilities in perimeter defense effectively.

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SportsJaw Racers vs Flames archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Racers vs Flames matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Murray St. Racers-111 → +135Moved
  • Moneyline · Ill.-Chicago Flames-109 → -157Moved
  • Spread · Murray St. Racers-0.5 (-110) → +3 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Ill.-Chicago Flames+0.5 (-110) → -3 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over138.5 (-110) → 139.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under138.5 (-110) → 139.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Murray St. Racers
20-12 matchup record · 5-4-1 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Ill.-Chicago Flames
19-15 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-15T06:30:37.490Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Murray State Racers, with a record of 10-7 (4-2 MVC), will be facing the UIC Flames, who are 10-6 (3-3 MVC), in a Missouri Valley Conference game at Credit Union 1 in Chicago. The Racers are coming off a three-game winning streak, including a recent victory over Valparaiso. On the other hand, UIC has lost two of their last three games, including a close defeat to Bradley. Both teams are at full strength with no players on the injury report. Murray State is currently the betting favorite at -0.5, with the updated line at Ill.-Chicago -2. Stay informed with our free College Basketball picks for this matchup.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-01-17Murray St. Racers 73 · Ill.-Chicago Flames 58
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Ill.-Chicago Flames defeated Murray St. Racers 97-93

Ill.-Chicago Flames defeated Murray St. Racers 97-93 on January 15, 2025, a 4-point decision in the series. Ill.-Chicago Flames' strongest period was the overtime, when it outscored its opponent 9-5. Against SportsJaw's recorded Murray St. Racers +3 (-110) spread, Ill.-Chicago Flames covered, while the 190 combined points finished over the recorded total of 139.5.

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