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Evansville vs. UIC: MVC Showdown Set for Saturday Afternoon

On Saturday afternoon, Evansville (11-12, 8-9 MVC) will face off against UIC (15-12, 8-9 MVC) in an MVC matchup at 3pm ET at Credit Union Arena. UIC previously defeated Evansville 78-67 on Jan. 22. Currently, Ill.-Chicago is favored to win with a point spread of -7.5, and the current line sits at Ill.-Chicago -7. Stay tuned for the Evansville vs. UIC prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Aces +245 | Flames -310
• Spread: Aces +7 (-110) | Flames -7 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 144.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ill.-Chicago will win straight-up is 76%.

Evansville vs Ill.-Chicago Stats

Evansville Aces

Evansville's basketball team recently won two consecutive games, including a 79-74 victory against Indiana State. The team has shown streaky performance this season, with both losing and winning streaks. Despite ranking low in KenPom's overall and offensive efficiency ratings, the Purple Aces have shown strength in defense. Leading scorers include Gabriel Pozzato and Tayshawn Comer, with solid defensive stats as a team. Offensively, they struggle with shooting percentages and rank poorly in three-point shooting and rebounding. Defensively, they have allowed reasonable field goal percentages but struggle with three-point defense and are average in rebounding. Overall, the Aces have had a challenging season but have shown strengths in certain areas.

Ill.-Chicago Flames Analysis

The Flames started conference play with promise, earning wins over Illinois State and Drake to begin the season 3-1 and 6-2. However, they have since struggled, losing five of their last six games, including a recent loss to Drake. Guards Javon Jackson and Ahmad Henderson lead the team in scoring, both shooting over 40% from the field and 30% from long range. Despite their recent setbacks, UIC boasts a decent KenPom overall ranking of 147, with solid ratings in both Adjusted Offense and Defense. They are shooting well on offense, with a field goal percentage of 46.5% and a three-point percentage of 35.3%. On defense, they are allowing 44.5% from the field and 33.6% from long range, with a total rebounding percentage ranking of 133rd in the country. Offensively, the Flames are ranked #75 in the nation, averaging 78.42 points per game, while defensively they are ranked #247, giving up an average of 73.88 points per game. They have a strong shooting percentage from the field and three-point range, along with solid rebounding and assist numbers on both ends of the court.

Focus on Performance, Not Just Numbers: Evansville Thrives While UIC Struggles

Numerical data can sometimes be given excessive importance. Currently, Evansville appears to be performing well, with a strong momentum, while UIC is experiencing a significant decline in their performance. Despite Evansville's record of 4-9 on the road, they have managed to cover the spread in three of their last four games. Conversely, UIC has suffered a losing streak, losing five of their last six games and failing to cover the spread in their last seven games. Additionally, they have lost eight of their last nine games against the spread.

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