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.