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Evansville Aces vs UIC Flames Picks and Predictions January 20th 2026
UIC will host Evansville on Tuesday night at Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago, with tipoff set for 8:00 PM ET. The Flames are laying 9.5 points at home and enter as -500 favorites on the moneyline, while the Aces sit as sizeable +375 underdogs. The total is locked at 137.5. Evansville is trying to snap a losing streak and salvage momentum in the Missouri Valley, while UIC looks to extend its home dominance and climb the A-10 ladder. Both teams are in very different spots — and this line reflects that.
The Aces are reeling on the road, dropping recent games both straight-up and ATS, while UIC’s been covering well at home with efficient late-game execution. Motivation, pace control, and guard play should all be key here, and there may be more value on the total than the side.
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Evansville Aces vs UIC Flames Odds
These are the current betting lines for Evansville vs UIC. Always check the latest college basketball odds before placing your bets.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville Aces | +375 | +9.5 (-110) | O 137.5 (-110) |
| UIC Flames | -500 | -9.5 (-110) | U 137.5 (-110) |
Evansville Aces Betting Form
Evansville’s season has cooled off hard after a strong non-conference stretch. The Aces are struggling to generate consistent offense, with a low 3-point volume and heavy reliance on midrange shots and contested drives. They’ve dropped four straight, both SU and ATS, and their defensive rotations have looked increasingly shaky. The Aces rank near the bottom of the Missouri Valley in defensive efficiency and often get torched in transition.
Rebounding is another concern. Evansville doesn’t crash the glass hard on either end, and that lack of second-chance creation makes it tough to hang when their half-court sets stall. With no real post presence and shaky perimeter defense, they’ll need a near-perfect shooting night to stay inside this number.
Check out full Evansville Aces stats and results and monitor the Evansville Aces injury report for any late changes before tipoff.
UIC Flames Betting Form
UIC is trending upward. The Flames have covered in five of their last seven and are particularly tough at home, where their defense tightens up and their ball movement tends to be sharper. Their tempo is moderate, but they play with precision. This team leans heavily on its guards to break down defenders and generate kick-outs, which plays well against Evansville’s soft perimeter resistance.
UIC’s foul discipline is also worth noting — they rarely give up free points, and they do a good job of defending without bailing out drivers. Their defensive rebounding is strong, and they limit second-chance looks consistently. At home, they’ve started hot in most games, making them an intriguing first-half lean as well.
You can dive deeper into the UIC Flames schedule and stats and track the UIC Flames injury report for any impact players’ availability.
Evansville Aces vs UIC Flames Matchup Breakdown
This one feels like a stylistic mismatch. UIC is methodical, structured, and disciplined on both ends — while Evansville plays smaller and relies more on improvisation. The Flames should control the glass, force tough looks, and win the FT battle. Evansville doesn’t get to the line much and doesn’t shoot well enough from deep to trade buckets if UIC starts clicking.
Key matchup factors:
- UIC’s edge on the boards and in the paint
- Evansville’s turnover struggles vs UIC’s disciplined defense
- Moderate pace, limiting transition points for both sides
- UIC’s guard-led offense should find high-percentage looks
Evansville might hang early, but unless they shoot well above their norm, UIC can stretch this out late. In terms of the total, the slower pace and foul discipline suggest the Under has more value — especially if UIC builds a lead and shortens possessions.
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Evansville Aces vs UIC Flames Predictions and Best Bets
This line is high, but the gap between these teams — in form, execution, and depth — is real. UIC’s home-court strength matters here. They’ve consistently played clean, efficient basketball at Credit Union 1 Arena and are the better side in nearly every key metric.
Evansville’s offense just isn’t built to attack UIC’s defensive structure. Without transition chances or offensive boards, they’ll likely need to hit a flurry of threes — and they simply haven’t shown that ability on the road.
The total deserves a close look. Neither team plays fast, both defend fairly well without fouling, and unless this turns into a late free-throw parade, the Under feels live. 137.5 is a sharp number, but there’s still value.
Best Bet: UIC Flames -9.5 (-110)
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