Illinois State vs UIC Prediction 2/15/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Illinois State Redbirds and the UIC Flames meet Sunday in college basketball action from the Credit Union 1 Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Illinois State Redbirds vs. UIC Flames prediction.

Illinois State Redbirds Recap

The Illinois State Redbirds come into this game looking to add on to their 86-64 win over Valparaiso last time out to sit at 17-9 this season. After this game, Illinois State will head home for a game against Murray State.

Redbirds Alternate Wins & Losses In 7 Straight

Chase Walker leads Illinois State in scoring and rebounding with 13.7 PPG and 5.4 RPG along with 2.1 APG while Johnny Kinziger has 11.5 PPG with 2.5 RPG and a team-high 3 APG to lead Illinois State in assists. Ty’Reek Coleman has 10.8 PPG with 2.7 RPG while Boden Skunberg has 10.4 PPG with 4.4 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Illinois State so far this season. Ty Pence has 9.2 PPG with 4.5 RPG while Landon Wolf has 6.8 PPG with 5 RPG as well so far this year. As a team, Illinois State is averaging 77.2 PPG with 47.3% shooting from the field, 35.6% from three and 69.7% from the foul line this season.

UIC Flames Recap

The UIC Flames come into this game looking to add on to their 80-70 win over Drake last time out to sit at 14-12 this season. After this game, UIC will head on the road for a game against Evansville.

Flames Snap Two-Game Skid

Ahmad Henderson II leads the Flames in scoring and assists with 12.6 PPG and 2.3 APG while Andy Johnson has 11.6 PPG with 3.5 RPG up to this point in the year. Elijah Crawford has 12.1 PPG to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for UIC so far this season while Mekhi Lowery has 8.2 PPG with 5.8 RPG to lead the Flames in rebounding. As a team, UIC is averaging 74.8 PPG on 44.3% shooting from the field, 31.6% from three and 73.9% from the foul line so far this season.

Illinois State Redbirds @ UIC Flames Betting Trends: February 15, 2026

Why the UIC Flames will win

• UIC has won nine of its last 11 games.
• Illinois State has lost four of its last five road games.
• UIC has won the first half in each of its last eight day games against Conference opponents.

Why the Illinois State Redbirds will win

• The road team has won each of the last five games between Illinois State and UIC.
• UIC has lost three of its last four day games at Credit Union 1 Arena following a road win.
• UIC has lost the first half in three of its last four games.

Matchup/League Facts

• UIC ranks 46th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (14.1).
• Illinois State ranks 35th among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (67.5).
• Illinois State ranks 39th among Division 1 teams for defensive rating this season (99.7).

Illinois State Redbirds vs. UIC Flames Prediction

I’m on the Flames here. I just haven’t trusted this Illinois State team as much on the road this season and while UIC has come down to earth a bit after a hot start to conference play, I still think the Flames are good enough to get the job done at home in this game. Not a game I’m necessarily rushing to bet, but I think home court rules out for UIC and the Flames get the win at home.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: UIC +1.5