UIC (14-7) vs Indiana State (10-12)
February 1, 2025 at 03:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: UIC -7.5 — Over/Under: 162
The Indiana State Sycamores and UIC Flames meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Credit Union 1 Arena. Here’s an Indiana State vs UIC Prediction. This article will include an Indiana State vs UIC Pick.
Indiana State Sycamores Betting Preview
The Indiana State Sycamores lost to Northern Iowa, beat Missouri State, and they play Valparaiso, Drake, and Northern Iowa. The Indiana State Sycamores are averaging 79.7 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 79.5 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Samage Teel is averaging 16.4 points and 4.2 rebounds, while Jaden Doughty is averaging 13 points and 4.5 rebounds. Aaron Gray is dishing 0.6 assists and Camp Wagner is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Indiana State Sycamores are shooting 33.6 percent from beyond the arc and 743.9 percent from the free throw line. The Indiana State Sycamores are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33 rebounds per game.
UIC Flames Betting Preview
The UIC Flames beat Bradley, lost to Southern Illinois, and they play Illinois State, Southern Illinois, and Murray State next. The UIC Flames are averaging 80.7 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 74 points on 44.4 percent shooting. Javon Jackson is averaging 13.5 points and 1.6 rebounds, while Ahmad Henderson II is averaging 11.8 points and 3.2 rebounds. Jordan Mason is the third double-digit scorer and Sasa Ciani is dishing 1.6 assists. The UIC Flames are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 70.9 percent from the free throw line. The UIC Flames are allowing 32.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.9 rebounds per game.
Why the UIC Flames will win
- Indiana State has lost six of its last seven games against the Missouri Valley Conference.
- UIC has won four of its last five games against the Missouri Valley Conference.
Why the Indiana State Sycamores will win
- Indiana State has won each of its last five road day games against Conference opponents.
- UIC has lost eight of its last nine Saturday day games against the Missouri Valley Conference.
Matchup/League Facts
- UIC ranks 39th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (54.3%).
- UIC ranks T40th among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (29.0).
- Indiana State ranks T28th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.0).
- Indiana State ranks 45th among Division 1 teams for true shooting percentage this season (58.8%).
Indiana State vs UIC Injury Report
Neither Indiana State nor UIC have a player listed on its injury report.
Indiana State vs UIC Prediction
Indiana State is going nowhere fast with losses in eight of its last 10 games, and it’s one of the worst defensive teams in the country. UIC is playing its best ball of the season and has covered nine of its last 10 games. UIC is now 14-5 ATS on the season. As I’ve said before you make money in this business if you consistently back the teams that cash tickets and UIC is one of the best cover teams in college basketball. In fact, only eight teams have a better cover percentage than UIC at 73.6 percent. Give me UIC in a double-digit home victory.