Illinois State Looks for Third Straight Win in Battle Against UIC at Credit Union 1 Arena

Game outlook

Illinois State (14-9, 6-6 MVC) will be looking for their third consecutive win as they face off against UIC (14-8, 7-5 MVC) at Credit Union 1 Arena on Wednesday night. The Redbirds are coming off a win over Valparaiso, while the Flames are coming off a loss to Indiana State. Illinois State holds a 6-4 record in their last 10 games against UIC, but the Flames lead the season series 1-0. UIC is currently favored to win with a spread of -3.5. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Redbirds +140 | Flames -164

Spread: Redbirds +3.5 (-110) | Flames -3.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 148.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ill.-Chicago will win straight-up is 62%.

Illinois St. Redbirds

The Illinois State Redbirds bounced back from a recent loss with wins over Belmont and Valparaiso. They have struggled on the road with three consecutive losses and are looking to end that streak with a win on Wednesday. The Redbirds average 76.8 points per game and had a strong offensive performance in their last game, shooting 56.9 percent from the field and 40.7 percent from three-point range. Chase Walker led the team with 24 points and seven rebounds, followed by Dalton Banks with 17 points and Johnny Kinziger with 15 points and six assists. Defensively, Illinois State has given up an average of 71.7 points per game and will need to improve to secure a win. In terms of power ranking, Illinois State is ranked 162 overall, 126 in offense, and 181 in defense. They have a record of 14-9 and have shown strength in shooting percentages, ranking highly in field goals and three-pointers. Defensively, the team struggles with allowing field goals and three-pointers but performs well in defensive rebounds.