The Redbirds will play the Flames on Sunday, February 15th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 3:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Illinois State and UIC are set to hit the hardwood on Sunday, February 15th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Illinois State currently has a 98.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for UIC is 97.33.
- Away Illinois State - Illinois State starts this game with a 4-5 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the Missouri Valley Conference for away team wins.
- Home UIC - UIC meets Illinois State boasting a 7-4 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the Missouri Valley Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Illinois State currently ranks 4th (0.600) in the Missouri Valley Conference, with UIC now standing 4th (0.600) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Missouri Valley Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Illinois State has a 0.654 overall win percentage, with UIC matching up with a 0.538 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Illinois State currently possesses 17-9 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, UIC has tallied a 14-12 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Hocus pocus! Illinois State faces UIC in a thrilling basketball showdown Sunday.
Illinois State and UIC both have 9-6 conference standings. Expect a close battle!
Illinois State has a 17-9 overall standing. UIC stands at 14-12. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game.
Both teams are on a winning streak. College basketball conference records are crucial!
You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. Presto!
Best Redbirds at Flames Odds
| Underdog UIC | Favorite Illinois State |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog UIC | Favorite Illinois State |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Illinois State is a -1.5 +105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while UIC is a +1.5 -125 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 140.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 140.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
Illinois State is a -110 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and UIC is a -110 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Illinois State
UIC
2/15/26 3:00pm EST | -1.5 +105+1.5 -125 |
Underdog UIC - UIC bettors risk $100 to win $80 at -125 odds.
A +1.5 UIC underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Illinois State - Illinois State bettors risk $100 to win $105 at +105 odds.
A -1.5 Illinois State favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
Illinois State at UIC Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Illinois State
UIC
First to 5 Points
2/15/26 3:00pm EST | -115-120Bet |
Illinois State
UIC
First to 10 Points
2/15/26 3:00pm EST | -115-120Bet |
Illinois State
UIC
First to 15 Points
2/15/26 3:00pm EST | -115-120Bet |
Illinois State
UIC
Game to Overtime
2/15/26 3:00pm EST | Yes +775No -2500Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois State | 18-10 | 0.643 | 12-2 | 4-6 | 10-7 | +4 | 0.588 | W1 |
| UIC | 16-12 | 0.571 | 8-4 | 7-7 | 11-6 | +3 | 0.647 | W3 |
Illinois State & UIC Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
Illinois State Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Illinois State YR: futures available
UIC Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM UIC YR: futures available
Illinois State & UIC Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Illinois State vs UIC College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, February 15th, 2026 at 3:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Illinois State vs UIC Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Illinois State vs UIC Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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