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

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. vs Ill.-Chicago Stats

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.

Ill.-Chicago Flames Analysis

The Ill.-Chicago Flames recently suffered a loss to Indiana State following a victory over Bradley. Despite averaging 80.8 points per game and showing solid shooting percentages in their previous game, the team struggled defensively, giving up 88 points. Filip Skobalj led the Flames with 20 points and six rebounds, while Ahmad Henderson II and Tyem Freeman also contributed to the scoring. As they aim to improve their standing in the conference, the Flames will need to enhance their defensive performance in their upcoming game. In terms of rankings, the Flames are #43 for offense, hitting 47.82% of their field goals and 36.90% of their three-pointers. On defense, they allow 44.37% of field goals and 32.60% of three-pointers while averaging 32.19 defensive rebounds per game. With an overall record of 14-8, the Flames will look to strengthen their defense and secure a win in their next matchup.

UIC Basketball Team in Prime Position to Dominate Redbirds in Upcoming Matchup

The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) basketball team has recently demonstrated strong performance, winning four of their last six games. In contrast, the opposing team, the Redbirds, have faced difficulties with three consecutive road game losses. UIC holds a competitive advantage in this matchup due to their impressive shooting statistics, with a shooting percentage of over 47% and a three-point shooting percentage of 41% in their last three games. Additionally, UIC has excelled at free throw accuracy, boasting a 78% success rate compared to the Redbirds' less than 60% success rate. UIC's strong rebounding capabilities and low turnover rate further contribute to their potential for success in this game. Conversely, the Redbirds struggle defensively, allowing an average of over 73 points per game on the road. Based on these factors, UIC is the favorable choice to cover the spread in this upcoming game.

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