| MATCHUP | UIC Flames | Murray State Racers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 13-11 | 17-7 |
| Where | CFSB Center, Murray, KY | |
| When | Tuesday, February 3, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The UIC Flames and Murray State Racers meet Tuesday in the college basketball action at the CFSB Center. Here’s a UIC vs Murray State Prediction. This article will include a UIC vs Murray State Pick.
UIC Flames Betting Preview
The UIC Flames beat Indiana State and Southern Illinois, and they play Belmont next. UIC has won 8 straight games.
The UIC Flames are averaging 75.1 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 69.9 points on 42.3 percent shooting. Elijah Crawford is averaging 12.6 points and 2.4 rebounds, while Ahmad Henderson II is averaging 12.5 points and 1.6 rebounds. Andy Johnson is the third double-digit scorer and Mekhi Lowery is dishing 2.1 assists. The UIC Flames are shooting 31.5 percent from beyond the arc and 74.2 percent from the free throw line. The UIC Flames are allowing 31.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.2 rebounds per game.
Murray State Racers Betting Preview
The Murray State Racers lost to Illinois State and Belmont, and they play Southern Illinois next. Murray State has lost 4 straight games.
The Murray State Racers are averaging 86.3 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 79.3 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Javon Jackson is averaging 16.7 points and 2.4 rebounds, while Fred King is averaging 13.4 points and 8.7 rebounds. Roman Domon is the third double-digit scorer and Lane Taylor is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Murray State Racers are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 76.8 percent from the free throw line. The Murray State Racers are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35 rebounds per game.
Why the Murray State Racers will win
- Murray State has won 13 of its last 14 games at CFSB Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- UIC has lost the first half in five of its last six road night games against the Missouri Valley Conference.
Why the UIC Flames will win
- UIC has won each of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Murray State has lost each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Murray State has lost the first half in four of its last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- Murray State ranks 22nd among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (86.3).
- Murray State ranks 28th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (18.6).
UIC vs Murray State Prediction
Murray State is the better team and should be favored at home, where it’s 10-1 SU, but this four-game losing streak is ugly. Murray State lost to Illinois State, Northern Iowa, and Drake as favorites. The defense is heading in the wrong direction. UIC has 5 road wins this season and is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games. Furthermore, UIC gave Murray State a run for its money on New Year’s Day, losing by 4 points as a 5.5-point underdog. i’ll grab the points in this spot.