Ill.-Chicago Flames vs Illinois St. Redbirds Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

In an upcoming Missouri Valley Conference match-up, the UIC Flames will be facing off against the Illinois State Redbirds at CEFCU Arena in Normal, Illinois. The Flames, with a record of 8-15 and 1-11 in the MVC, are looking to bounce back from their recent loss against Southern Illinois. Unfortunately, UIC has experienced a rough period, losing their last nine games. Similarly, Illinois State, with a record of 11-12 and 5-7 in the MVC, suffered a defeat at the hands of Bradley. The Redbirds have lost two out of their last three games. Both teams have reported no injuries going into the game. Illinois State holds the position of the betting favorite with an opening line of -4.5, which has remained unchanged. If you're looking for expert college basketball picks, visit our website for potential game-winning predictions.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Flames +165 | Redbirds -197

Spread: Flames +4.5 (-110) | Redbirds -4.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 133.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Illinois St. will win straight-up is 66%.

Ill.-Chicago Flames

The UIC Flames basketball team has been performing moderately this season. They currently have an average of 69.5 points per game, which ranks them 293rd in the nation. Their shooting percentage stands at 44.8% overall, placing them in the 174th spot, while their shooting from three-point range is at 36.2%, ranking them 73rd. In terms of free throws, the Flames have been struggling, making only 66.4% of their shots, putting them at 327th. Isaiah Rivera leads the team in scoring, averaging 14.9 points per game, with CJ Jones following closely at second place with an average of 10.8 points. The only other player on the team to average double figures in scoring is Jones. Jones also leads the team in assists, averaging 4.7 per game. On the defensive end, UIC allows an average of 68.7 points per game, putting them at 100th in the nation. Opponents have been shooting 41.7% overall against them, and 29.0% from three-point range, ranking them 76th and 13th respectively. The team's rebounding average is 33.7 per game, with Toby Okani leading the team with an average of 7.5 boards per game. Okani also stands out defensively with an average of 1.5 steals and 2.1 blocked shots per game. In a power ranking of 303, Ill.-Chicago is ranked 293rd in offense and 99th in defense. They have a record of 8-15 this season, with a 9-13 against the spread (ATS) record. Offensively, the team makes 44.82% of their field goals, 63.97% of their free throws, and 36.11% of their three-pointers, ranking 173rd, 348th, and 79th, respectively in the NCAAB. They average 34.09 rebounds per game and have 14.55 offensive assists and 12.41 turnovers per game, ranking 277th, 108th, and 218th respectively. Defensively, the team allows opponents to make 41.57% of their field goals, 74.89% of their free throws, and 29.37% of their three-pointers, ranking 75th,