Valparaiso Beacons
Basketball NCAAB Thu 6 Mar 21:30
Illinois-Chicago Flames (UIC)
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  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

We’re Backing UIC on the Spread

There’s a generous line of -3.5 when it comes to UIC Flames in their meeting with Valparaiso. The -115 that they cover the spread has plenty of juice and our prediction is it will happen.

6 Wins in Last 8 H2H Clashes for UIC

The last meeting between UIC Flames and Valparaiso Beacons was on Sunday, with UIC coming away with a 77-73 victory. We’ve seen six UIC wins in the past 8 meetings between the teams.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
UIC 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Valparaiso 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
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Valparaiso vs UIC Prediction & Picks

The best betting angle could be UIC Flames against the spread. You can land -115 that the market leaders are able to cover the -3.5 line and they are more than capable in this college contest.

The college basketball picks are only provided once we have a handle on the team news and the latest form guide. We are also on point when it comes to the most valuable stats.

Key Valparaiso vs UIC stats:

  • The -3.5 line has been covered by UIC in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The -3.5 line has been covered by UIC in 11 of their last 20 games.
  • The -3.5 line has been covered by UIC in 3 consecutive games at home.
  • The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Valpo in 17 of their last 20 games on the road.
  • The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Valpo in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Valpo in 2 consecutive games.
  • The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Valpo in 2 consecutive games against UIC.

UIC -3.5 Probability

The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 53.5% likelihood of this pick winning. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Published 00:53, 06 March 2025

Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread UIC -3.5
Totals Over 149.5
Result & BTTS 60 UIC / Yes

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: UIC -3.5, Over 149.5 points and UIC/BTTS Yes on the Result & Both Teams to Score lines.

A basketball same game parlay is a single event wager where you make predictions that are going to happen in a particular game. Should a bettor get these picks correct, then they can achieve a big payout from a small stake.

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Correct Score Prediction

Valparaiso Valparaiso logo 73 - 80 UIC logo UIC

Should you wish to go for a speculative bet, try UIC to win 80-73 on the correct score lines. This should be a fun wager which could potentially yield a huge return.

Valparaiso vs UIC 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.

UIC Trading at Shorter Odds Than Valpo

UIC Flames are regarded as having a 65% chance of winning this college game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -185. The market suggests that Valparaiso are least likely to win at +152.

3.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 149.5 right now. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you're keen on Over 149.5, this selection is available at -105.

If you think UIC can reach 20 points first, then odds of -160 are available for the favorites to win. On the flip side, Valpo are +120 to reach this total before their opponents.

Consider every angle when placing your college basketball bets. The betting sites offer a nice selection of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the contest.

Betting Lines & Odds

Player Props & Micro Betting

Prop betting is very popular, with bettors looking to wager on player props such as Points, Assists, Rebounds, Steals and Three-Pointers. It’s a great way of betting on individual player performance and the gambling sites will provide lots of options.

There are some exciting college basketball micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer. The long-ball option pays better, and in today’s game, you can never discount the three-pointer.

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Last 5 & H2H

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Valparaiso logo Valparaiso Stats
UIC logo UIC Stats
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
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NCAAB Table Select Season

Missouri Valley Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Murray State 1-0 85 77 8 1-0 0-0 1W
Belmont 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Drake 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Evansville 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Illinois State 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Indiana State 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Northern Iowa 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Southern Illinois 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
UIC 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Valparaiso 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 -
Bradley 0-1 63 69 -6 0-0 0-1 1L
  • 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