UIC vs Missouri State Prediction 2/16/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a UIC vs Missouri State prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, February 16th at Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

UIC Flames Betting Preview

The UIC Flames are 14-11 (7-8) this year after they lost to Murray State by a score of 63-53 in their last game. UIC trailed 31-20 at halftime, but they did outscore Murray State in the second half of the loss. The Flames shot 32% from the field, 21.4% on three-pointers, and 72% on free throws in the game. Modestas Kancleris led UIC with 12 points and 10 rebounds, while Jordan Mason added 11 points and three assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Flames lost to SIU by a score of 79-67 and Illinois State by a score of 81-79. UIC has lost four games in a row and they are currently tied for fifth in the MVC standings with a 7-8 record. UIC has scored 79.0 points per game and they have allowed 74.5 points per game, while also averaging 36.9 rebounds and 15.9 assists per game this season. Javon Jackson is averaging 12.5 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game, while Ahmad Henderson II is averaging 11.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game this year. UIC is shooting 46.8% from the field, 71.5% on free throws, and 35.8% on three-pointers this season. 

Missouri State Bears Betting Preview

The Missouri State Bears are 9-17 (2-13) this season after they defeated Evansville by a score of 71-54 in their last game. Missouri State led 36-26 at halftime and they held Evansville to just 28 points in the second half in the win. The Bears shot 51% from the field, 39.1% on three-pointers, and 52.6% on free throws in the game. Michael Osei-Bonsu led Missouri State with 16 points and seven rebounds, while Vincent Brady II added 15 points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Bears lost to Belmont by a score of 85-68 and Northern Iowa by a score of 66-61. Missouri State has split their last four games and they are currently last in the MVC standings with a 2-13 record. Missouri State has scored 69.5 points per game and they have allowed 71.4 points per game, while also averaging 32.5 rebounds and 12.5 assists per game this season. Dez White is averaging 14.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game, while Vincent Brady II is averaging 13.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game this year. Missouri State is shooting 45.5% from the field, 64.8% on free throws, and 36.6% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Missouri State will beat UIC

• UIC has lost each of its last four games.
• Missouri State has won seven of its last eight Sunday games.
• UIC has lost the first half in each of its last four games against the Missouri Valley Conference.

UIC vs Missouri State Prediction 

UIC comes into this matchup on a four-game losing streak, but they have the much better conference record and they are at home in this game. The Flames are shooting 46.8% from the field this year, but they were held to just 53 points in their last game. Missouri State is coming off of a win against Evansville in their last game, but they are 0-7 in their last seven road games. The Bears are shooting 45.5% from the field this year and they already have an 80-63 loss at home against UIC earlier in the season. I don’t like either team in this matchup, but I will side with Missouri State, who has shown some life recently. Take Missouri State here.