The Flames are the better team in this matchup, especially on defense and they don't turn over the ball as they are good at handling the ball. This should be a lower scoring game as the Flames control the pace. Murray State will struggle in getting clean looks and they are giving up too many points on defense. Take the better team on both sides of the ball who have performed well this season in the underdog role.

UIC is 11-3 ATS when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. UIC is 9-1 ATS when the line is +3 to -3 over the last 2 seasons. UIC is 22-9 ATS after 3 straight games committing 11 or less turnovers since 1997. UIC are 5-1 ATS this season as an underdog. Murray St are 1-5 ATS this season as a favorite. UIC are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games. Murray State are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games. Murray State are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games.

Best bet: take the points with Illinois Chicago