UIC vs. Chicago State betting: College basketball preview for Nov. 15

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The Chicago State Cougars (0-3) are big, 10.5-point underdogs as they attempt to turn around a three-game losing streak when they host the UIC Flames (2-1) on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Jones Convocation Center. The matchup airs at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup’s over/under is set at 156.5.

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UIC Cover -10.5 vs Chicago State -112

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UIC vs. Chicago State betting lines

  • UIC moneyline odds to win: -676
  • Chicago State moneyline odds to win: +479
  • Spread: UIC (-10.5)
  • Total: 156.5

UIC statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • UIC did a better job covering the spread in road games (9-4-0) than it did in home games (5-8-0) last year.
  • When it came to over/unders, the Flames hit the over more often when playing at home last season, as they went over the total eight times in 13 opportunities (61.5%). In away games, they hit the over seven times in 13 opportunities (53.8%).
  • As a moneyline favorite last season, UIC won a lower percentage of its games when playing at home (.625) compared to away games (1.000).

Last season stats

  • With 76.5 points scored per game and 73.8 points allowed last season, the Flames were 104th in college basketball on offense and 234th on defense.
  • UIC was 142nd in the country in rebounds per game (32.7) and 172nd in rebounds conceded (31.1) last year.
  • The Flames were 46th in college basketball in assists (15.8 per game) last season.

UIC betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 15-15-0 (Home: 5-8-0; Away: 9-4-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 10.5+: 1-1-0 (As Favorite: 4-8-0; As Underdog: 11-7-0)
  • O-U-P: 17-13-0 (Home: 8-5-0; Away: 7-6-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-4 (Home: 5-3; Away: 2-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 8-10 (Home: 2-2; Away: 5-6)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.7 (119th in nation) 44.6 (223rd) 32.7 (142nd) 31.1 (172nd) 15.8 (46th) 11.6 (232nd)

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Chicago State statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Last year, Chicago State was 4-6-0 at home against the spread (.400 winning percentage). Away, it was 10-10-0 ATS (.500).
  • Cougars games went above the over/under 60% of the time at home (six of 10) last season, and 50% of the time away (10 of 20).
  • In 2024-25 when moneyline underdogs, the Cougars had a better winning percentage at home (.300, 3-7 record) than away (.050, 1-19).

Last season stats

  • The Cougars fell short both offensively and defensively last season, ranking 0-worst in the country in points per game (62.5) and 23rd-worst in points allowed per game (78.7).
  • In terms of rebounding, Chicago State was outplayed at both ends of the court last season, as it ranked 13th-worst in college basketball in rebounds (27.7 per game) and -2-worst in rebounds allowed (37.4 per contest).
  • In terms of assists, the Cougars dished out only 10.6 assists per game (10th-worst in college basketball).

Chicago State betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 15-17-0 (Home: 4-6-0; Away: 10-10-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 10.5+: 8-8-0 (As Favorite: 0-0-0; As Underdog: 15-17-0)
  • O-U-P: 17-15-0 (Home: 6-4-0; Away: 10-10-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 0-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-28 (Home: 3-7; Away: 1-19)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
38.1 (364th in nation) 47.8 (348th) 27.7 (346th) 37.4 (361st) 10.6 (349th) 12.1 (267th)
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