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The UIC Flames (9-14, 1-11 MVC) are 6-point underdogs as they look to stop a six-game road slide when they square off against the Illinois State Redbirds (9-14, 4-8 MVC) on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Redbird Arena. The contest airs at 8:00 PM ET. The matchup has an over/under of 135.
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How do I watch Redbirds vs. Flames?
- Game Day: Wednesday, February 1, 2023
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Location: Normal, Illinois
- Arena: Redbird Arena
Betting Lines for Redbirds vs. Flames
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois State | -6 | 135 |
Illinois State Betting Stats & Information
- Illinois State has won 66.7% of its games this season when favored on the moneyline (6-3).
- The Redbirds have never played a game this season with moneyline odds of -245 or shorter.
- The Redbirds’ ATS record is 10-13-0 this season.
- In games this season in which they were an underdog by 6 points or more, the Flames have a 5-5 record against the spread.
- Illinois State’s average point total in matchups this year is 134.8, 0.2 points below the total in this game.
UIC Betting Stats & Info
- This season, UIC has won one out of the 15 games, or 6.7%, in which it has been the underdog.
- The Flames have not entered a game this season as a bigger underdog on the moneyline than the +200 odds on them winning this game.
- The Flames have a 13-9-0 record against the spread this year.
- In games they have played as at least 6-point underdogs this season, the Flames are 5-5 against the spread.
- The average point total for UIC this year is 2.8 points higher than this game’s over/under.
Illinois State vs. UIC Season Stat Comparison
| Illinois State Rank | Illinois State AVG | UIC AVG | UIC Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 315th | 66.2 | Points Scored | 67 | 304th |
| 163rd | 68.6 | Points Allowed | 70.7 | 220th |
| 272nd | 30.2 | Rebounds | 27.6 | 355th |
| 281st | 7.4 | Off. Rebounds | 5.9 | 347th |
| 215th | 7.1 | 3pt Made | 8 | 117th |
| 347th | 10.3 | Assists | 12.6 | 227th |
| 323rd | 14.1 | Turnovers | 12.7 | 235th |
This Matchup’s Impact Players
Illinois State Redbirds Leaders
- The scoring leader for the Redbirds this season is Seneca Knight, who averages 11.5 points, six rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game.
- Kendall Lewis leads Illinois State in rebounding, averaging seven per game, while Darius Burford leads the team in assists, distributing an average of 2.1 in each contest.
- Malachi Poindexter leads the Redbirds in three-point shooting, knocking down an average of 1.6 shots per game from beyond the arc.
UIC Flames Leaders
- Jace Carter racks up 16.1 points per game and is the top scorer for the Flames.
- The UIC leaders in rebounding and assists are Toby Okani with 7.1 rebounds per game (he also adds 12.2 points and 2.1 assists per game) and Trevante Anderson with 3.5 assists per game (he also tacks on 11.8 points and three rebounds per game).
- Filip is consistent from deep and leads the Flames with 1.9 made threes per game.
