"Illinois State has an 11-8 record against the spread this season when favored by 1 point or more. UIC has a 9-7 record against the spread in games it was an underdog by 1 point or more this season. These teams average 152 points per game combined, 13.5 more than the total of 138.5. Opponents of these teams have averaged a combined 137.8 points per game, 0.7 fewer than the over/under in this matchup."
"Illinois State is outscoring opponents by 9.7 points per game with a +251 scoring differential overall. It puts up 77.2 points per game (153rd in college basketball) and gives up 67.5 per contest (35th in college basketball). Illinois State wins the rebound battle by an average of 5.4 boards. It is grabbing 34.5 rebounds per game (68th in college basketball) compared to its opponents' 29.1 per outing."
Illinois State (17-9, 9-6 MVC) visits UIC (14-12, 9-6 MVC) at Credit Union 1 Arena on February 15, 2026, with tip at 3 p.m. ET. The Flames are 1-point underdogs and the over/under is 138.5. Illinois State averages 77.2 points and allows 67.5, holding a +251 scoring differential and outrebounds opponents by 5.4 boards. Team and opponent combined scoring averages sit near 152 and 137.8 points respectively, versus the listed total. Against-the-spread records show Illinois State 14-11-0 and UIC 12-12-0 for the season, with situational ATS marks noted.
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