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Game time: February 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM ET

Venue: Credit Union 1 Arena — Chicago, IL

Article updated Feb 1, 6:17 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

On Saturday, the Indiana State Sycamores and UIC Flames will face off at the Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago. Indiana State recently ended a losing streak with a win over

Game outlook

On Saturday, the Indiana State Sycamores and UIC Flames will face off at the Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago. Indiana State recently ended a losing streak with a win over Missouri State, while UIC is on a hot streak with four wins in their last five games. Both teams are relatively healthy heading into the matchup. UIC is favored to win by 7.5 points according to betting odds. For a more detailed prediction, be sure to read our analysis of this exciting Missouri Valley Conference showdown.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Sycamores +265 | Flames -338

Spread: Sycamores +7.5 (-110) | Flames -7.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 162 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ill.-Chicago will win straight-up is 77%.

Indiana St. Sycamores

The Indiana State Sycamores have a power ranking of 296 and are currently ranked 57th in offense, scoring an average of 80.00 points per game, and 343rd in defense, allowing an average of 80.00 points per game. They have a record of 10-12 this season. Offensively, the Sycamores shoot 46.67% from the field, 33.65% from three-point range, and 73.85% from the free-throw line. They average 36.43 rebounds per game and 15.62 offensive assists. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 45.77% from the field, 34.95% from three-point range, and 71.24% from the free-throw line. The team averages 35.10 defensive rebounds per game and 12.76 defensive assists. Leading scorers include Samage Teel with 16.4 points per game and Jaden Daughtry with 13.0 points per game. Teel also leads the team in assists with 4.5 per game.

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Ill.-Chicago Flames Analysis

The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Flames have a strong offense, ranking 54th in the nation with an average of 80.7 points per game. They shoot 47.8% overall and 36.9% from 3-point territory. Their defense allows an average of 74.0 points per game, ranking 249th, and opponents shoot 44.4% overall and 32.6% from 3-point territory against them. Javon Jackson leads the team in scoring with 13.5 points per game, followed by Ahmad Henderson II with 11.8 points per game. Jordan Mason leads in assists with 3.3 per game, while Sasa Ciani leads in rebounds with 8.8 per game. Jackson leads in steals and Modestas Kancleris leads in blocked shots. The Flames have a power ranking of 95 and are 19-15 overall. Their offensive percentages rank in the top 100 nationally, while their defensive percentages are in the mid-range in Division I basketball. They have a solid rebounding and passing game but struggle with free throws and turnovers.

UIC Flames Outperform Indiana State Across the Board

The UIC Flames have demonstrated superior performance compared to Indiana State. UIC is averaging 80.7 points and allowing 74.0 points per game, whereas Indiana State scores 79.7 points and allows 79.5 points per game. Opponents have a higher shooting percentage against Indiana State, with 45.9% overall and 34.6% from the three-point line, ranking 304th and 258th in the nation respectively. Indiana State has a poor record in recent games, going 1-6 ATS in the last seven games and 1-4 ATS against MVC opponents. Conversely, UIC has excelled in covering the spread, winning in 11 of the last 12 games. Furthermore, UIC boasts a 6-3 ATS record in home games and a 9-1 ATS record against MVC teams in the last 10 matchups.

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About our editorial process

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Indiana St. Sycamores+270 → +280Moved
  • Moneyline · Ill.-Chicago Flames-340 → -358Moved
  • Spread · Indiana St. Sycamores+7.5 (-110) → +8 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Ill.-Chicago Flames-7.5 (-110) → -8 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over160.75 (-110) → 162.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under160.75 (-110) → 162.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Indiana St. Sycamores
11-21 matchup record · 3-6-1 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Ill.-Chicago Flames
19-15 matchup record · 9-1-0 ATS · 8-2-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-02-01T11:17:37.103Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-02-24Ill.-Chicago Flames 73 · Indiana St. Sycamores 88
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Indiana St. Sycamores defeated Ill.-Chicago Flames 88-83

Indiana St. Sycamores defeated Ill.-Chicago Flames 88-83 on February 1, 2025, a 5-point decision in the series. Indiana St. Sycamores' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 52-41. Against SportsJaw's recorded Indiana St. Sycamores +8 (-110) spread, Indiana St. Sycamores covered, while the 171 combined points finished over the recorded total of 162.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • WarbuczTotal · Under 162 (-110)Loss
  • UncledavidSpread · Indiana St. Sycamores +7.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioSpread · Ill.-Chicago Flames -8 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Under 163.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · Ill.-Chicago Flames -8 (-110)Loss