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The Missouri Valley Conference action continues tonight as the UIC Flames travel to Evansville, Indiana, to take on the Purple Aces. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET at the Ford Center, with the game streaming live on ESPN+. UIC (15-12, 10-6 MVC) is looking to maintain its top-four position in the conference standings, while Evansville (6-20, 2-13 MVC) hopes to snap a four-game losing streak against the Flames dating back to 2024.
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UIC vs Evansville Odds
The Flames enter as significant favorites on the road, though Evansville has shown better results at home than their overall record suggests. You can track the latest college basketball odds for any late line movements before tip-off.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| UIC | -400 | -8.5 (-110) | O 138.5 (-110) |
| Evansville | +300 | +8.5 (-110) | U 138.5 (-110) |
UIC Betting Form
UIC is coming off one of its best performances of the season, a convincing 83-56 win over Illinois State. The UIC Flames stats and results highlight an efficient offense that shot 55.1% in their last outing. Abdul Momoh (8.0 PPG) and Elijah Crawford (12.1 PPG, 4.1 APG) lead a balanced attack, while Mekhi Lowery provides elite rebounding (5.8 RPG) for the Flames’ backcourt.
The UIC injury report features one notable uncertainty: freshman guard AJ Morgan is questionable with an undisclosed injury. However, the Flames have shown depth in his absence, with Ante Beljan (coming off a team-high 16 points against Illinois State) stepping up his production. UIC has been a strong road team relative to their peers, posting a 7-7 record away from home and a 7-6 ATS record in those contests.
Evansville Betting Form
The Purple Aces are looking to rebound after an 86-60 loss to Southern Illinois. Despite the team’s struggles, the Evansville schedule and stats show they are much more competitive at the Ford Center. Freshman Bryce Quinet (9.0 PPG) is coming off a 20-point performance, and senior AJ Casey remains the focal point, leading the team in scoring (11.9 PPG) and rebounding (5.6 RPG).
The Evansville injury report is a major concern tonight. Frontcourt depth is thin as both James Dyson-Merwe and Connor Turnbull are questionable with undisclosed injuries. Turnbull, in particular, is a vital piece of the Aces’ offense, averaging 11.5 points and 6.1 rebounds. If both are out, Evansville will struggle to match UIC’s size in the paint.
UIC vs Evansville Matchup Breakdown
This matchup favors UIC’s interior presence. The Flames rank higher in both field goal percentage (45.3%) and rebounding margin. Evansville’s defense has struggled to contain efficient shooting teams, allowing opponents to shoot 45.5% from the floor (261st in the nation).
Evansville’s best chance lies in the three-point shooting of Leif Moeller (37% from deep) and the individual brilliance of AJ Casey. However, UIC’s defense allows just 42.4% shooting to opponents, making it difficult for the Aces to find consistent rhythm. In their last meeting on January 20th, UIC’s defense stifled Evansville in a 76-49 blowout; the Aces will need a significantly higher shooting percentage tonight to keep the spread within reach.
UIC vs Evansville Predictions and Best Bets
While 8.5 points is a notable spread for a road team, UIC has the momentum and the statistical advantages in nearly every category. Evansville is just 2-8 overall at home in conference play, and their current injury situation in the frontcourt makes it difficult to see them stopping UIC’s Abdul Momoh and Ante Beljan.
Regarding the total, 138.5 is consistent with both teams’ slower-than-average pace. Both UIC (326th in pace) and Evansville (359th in pace) tend to use a significant portion of the shot clock. Our model projects a 74-63 victory for the Flames, which lands the total just under the line.
Best Bet: UIC -8.5 (-110).
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