UIC vs Illinois State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 10 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: UIC vs Illinois State

The UIC Flames go up against the Illinois State Redbirds, with tip-off scheduled for 17:00 on Saturday, January 10.

We think that 141.5 is a more than generous total for Over backers when UIC Flames meet Illinois State. Take the -108 that we see the teams combine to good effect.

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UIC Flames won their previous game which was at home. It was a 70-57 triumph against Southern Illinois Salukis.

Illinois State Redbirds suffered a defeat in their last game. A 77-71 scoreline occurred on the road against Valparaiso Beacons.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 81-79 in favor of Illinois State when they last played UIC. There has been four wins apiece in the past 8 H2H meetings.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Illinois State	12-4	1270	1055	215	9-1	3-3	1L
UIC	6-10	1217	1162	55	5-4	1-6	1W

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UIC vs Illinois State Prediction & Picks

Explore our top UIC vs Illinois State betting tips, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast and a bet builder ready to use. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

The best betting angle could be wagering on the totals for this college matchup. Our pick is for Over 141.5 points to be scored at odds of -108 which makes plenty of appeal.

The college hoops handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news as it develops. We also rely on recent form and key stats to help shape our basketball picks and guide the final call.

Key UIC vs Illinois State stats:

• The 141.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 UIC games on the road.
• The 141.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 UIC games.
• The 141.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Illinois State games at home.
• The 141.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Illinois State games.

Over 141.5 Probability

According to the top betting apps, there’s a 51.8% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

UIC 67 - 81 Illinois State

For those wanting a big return from a small stake, consider the correct score lines. For example, Illinois State can be backed to win 81-67 at huge betting odds.

UIC vs Illinois State Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Illinois State have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -909 favorites for this college game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 90% chance of winning. UIC Flames are the underdogs at +570 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is calculated to be 11.5, while total points comes in at 141.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to wager Over 141.5, there are odds of -108.

Whether you’re betting pre-game or in-game, the top basketball sportsbooks serve up a wide range of team props and game lines to choose from. The options are nearly endless, and it’s great to have so much variety.

Moneyline

UIC

+570

Illinois State

-909

Point Spread

UIC +11.5

-118

Illinois State -11.5

-102

Total Points

Under 141.5

-112

Over 141.5

-108

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

UIC Stats

Illinois State Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +11.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -11.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 145.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 142.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 141.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 141.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.40 pts and allowed 73.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 66.10 pts and allowed 75.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 145.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 144.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 141.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 141.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.00 pts and allowed 66.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 83.40 pts and allowed 61.50 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Missouri Valley	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Murray State	14-3	1491	1308	183	10-0	4-3	10W
Belmont	14-3	1423	1179	244	8-2	6-1	1W
Illinois State	12-4	1270	1055	215	9-1	3-3	1L
Northern Iowa	12-4	1114	937	177	8-2	4-2	1L
Bradley	11-6	1333	1212	121	10-2	1-4	1W
Drake	8-8	1224	1137	87	5-6	3-2	1L
Indiana State	8-8	1212	1181	31	6-1	2-7	2L
Southern Illinois	8-9	1305	1247	58	5-2	3-7	1L
Valparaiso	7-8	1043	1059	-16	6-3	1-5	2W
UIC	6-10	1217	1162	55	5-4	1-6	1W
Evansville	4-13	1134	1237	-103	3-8	1-5	8L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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