UIC Vs Illinois State: College Basketball Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – December 28, 2022

Written By PlayPicks Staff on December 26, 2022

The Illinois State Redbirds (6-7, 1-1 MVC) will try to halt a four-game road losing skid at the UIC Flames (8-5, 0-2 MVC) on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at 8:00 PM ET. Keep reading to find betting insights and statistics to help place a wager on the Flames’ (-119 to win on the moneyline) matchup versus the Redbirds (-103).

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UIC Vs Illinois State Betting Lines

Computer Picks

Spread Pick UIC (-1)
Total Pick Over (137.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

UIC Vs Illinois State Stat Rankings

UIC Avg. (Rank) Illinois State Avg. (Rank)
69.5 (241st) Points Scored 67.8 (295th)
67.9 (159th) Points Allowed 69.5 (206th)
31.5 (317th) Rebounds 33.2 (262nd)
7.5 (332nd) Off. Rebounds 9.2 (241st)
8 (139th) 3pt Made 7.7 (170th)
12.9 (229th) Assists 11.1 (327th)
12.9 (222nd) Turnovers 13.4 (262nd)

UIC Vs Illinois State Betting Trends

  • The Flames have beaten the spread nine times in 12 games.
  • UIC has covered every time (6-0) as a 1-point favorite or greater this season.
  • There have been five Flames games (out of 12) that hit the over this year.
  • UIC and its opponent have broken the 137.5-point mark seven times this season.
  • Flames games this season have posted an average total of 137.4, which is 0.1 points fewer than the total for this matchup.
  • Illinois State’s record against the spread is 5-8-0.
  • As a 1-point underdog or more, the Redbirds have two wins ATS (2-4).
  • There have been five UIC’s games (out of 12) that hit the over this year.
  • Redbirds games have gone over 137.5 points on seven occasions this season.
  • Illinois State’s games average 137.3 total points, 0.2 less than the total for this matchup.

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UIC Impact Players

  • Jace Carter paces his squad in points per game (16.2), and also puts up 5.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists. At the other end, he posts 1.7 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.
  • Toby Okani paces the Flames at 7.7 rebounds per contest, while also posting 2 assists and 12.7 points.
  • Trevante Anderson puts up a team-leading 4.1 assists per contest. He is also putting up 12.8 points and 2.9 rebounds, shooting 33.6% from the floor and 33.9% from downtown with 1.7 made 3-pointers per contest.
  • Christian Jones puts up 6.3 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game, shooting 35.8% from the field.
  • Cameron Fens is averaging 4.2 points, 0.3 assists and 3.5 rebounds per contest.

Illinois State Impact Players

  • Kendall Lewis tops the Redbirds in scoring (12.7 points per game) and rebounding (7.6), and puts up 1.4 assists. He also posts 1.8 steals and 1.2 blocked shots.
  • The Redbirds receive 10.5 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game from Seneca Knight.
  • Darius Burford is putting up a team-high 2.3 assists per game. And he is delivering 10.9 points and 3.8 rebounds, making 44.9% of his shots from the floor.
  • The Redbirds receive 8.4 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game from Malachi Poindexter.
  • Liam McChesny gets the Redbirds 7.5 points, 2.8 rebounds and 0.9 assists per contest. He also delivers 0.4 steals and 1.4 blocked shots.
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