Illinois State vs. UIC Dunkel Predictions & Vegas Odds - Feb. 15

The Illinois State Redbirds (17-9, 9-6 MVC) play the UIC Flames (14-12, 9-6 MVC) on February 15, 2026 at Credit Union 1 Arena. The Flames are underdogs by a 1.5-point margin despite entering the matchup with a 5-5 record in their last 10 games. The matchup has an over/under of 138.5 points.

Illinois State won its last game 86-64 against Valparaiso on Thursday. In Illinois State's win, Johnny Kinziger led the way with a team-high 21 points (adding zero rebounds and one assist). UIC enters this matchup following an 80-70 win against Drake on Thursday. In UIC's win, Elijah Crawford led the team with 18 points (adding five rebounds and five assists).

Illinois State vs. UIC Odds and Game Time

• When: Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 3 p.m. ET
• Where: Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago, Illinois
• Spread favorite: Illinois State -1.5
• Moneyline favorite: Illinois State -111
• Moneyline underdog: UIC -111
• Over/Under: 138.5 points

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• TV Channel: ESPN+
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Betting the Over/Under: Illinois State vs. UIC

• A total of 17 of Illinois State's games this season have gone over Sunday's over/under of 138.5 points.
• This season, 14 of UIC's games have finished with a combined score higher than 138.5 points.
• Together, the two teams combine for 152 points per game, 13.5 points more than the point total of 138.5 for this contest.
• The 137.8 points per game these two teams surrender to opponents on average this season are 0.7 fewer than the 138.5 total in this contest.
• This season, the average over/under for Illinois State's games is 144.7 points, 6.2 more than the total of 138.5 points set for this contest.
• The over/under for this game is 6.5 points lower than the average over/under in UIC's games this season (145 points).

Betting the Spread: Illinois State vs. UIC

• In Illinois State's 25 games this season, it has 14 wins against the spread.
• The Redbirds are 11-8 ATS when favored by 1.5 points or more this season.
• UIC has 12 wins against the spread in 24 games this year.
• This season, the Flames have an ATS record of 9-7 in their 16 games as an underdog of 1.5 points or more.
• UIC is 5-4 overall, and 5-4 against the spread, at home.
• As a 1.5-point underdog or greater at home, UIC is 3-2 ATS.
• Illinois State is 4-5 overall, and 3-6 against the spread, away from home.
• Illinois State has one win ATS (1-4) as 1.5-point favorites or more on the road.

Betting the Moneyline: Illinois State vs. UIC

• Illinois State has been the moneyline favorite in 19 games this season and won 14 (73.7%) of those contests.
• The Redbirds have a record of 14-5 in games where oddsmakers favor them by at least -111 on the moneyline.
• The moneyline for this contest implies a 52.6% chance of a victory for Illinois State.
• UIC has won in six, or 37.5%, of the 16 contests it has been named as the moneyline underdog this year.
• This year, the Flames have won six of 16 games when listed as at least -111 or worse on the moneyline.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies UIC has a 52.6% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Illinois State vs. UIC

• Pick ATS: Illinois State (- 1.5)
• Pick OU: Over (138.5)
  
• Prediction: Illinois State 75 - UIC 71