<p>The Salukis and Flames are set to face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The Flames will host the game at Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago, IL. The odds for this Missouri Valley conference game currently have UIC as the -6.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 145.5 points.</p><h3>SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SALUKIS VS UIC FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UIC Flames -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Credit Union 1 Arena at 3:00 ET on Saturday, January 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UIC FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Flames.</li><li>Not only will UIC pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Southern Illinois Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Southern Illinois Salukis Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Southern Illinois dropped to 6-12 on the season following a 74-64 home loss to Murray State on Wednesday. The Salukis entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 138, just over the 137.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 34-32 at halftime, Southern Illinois allowed 40 points in the second half while scoring 32 of their own.</p><p>Southern Illinois put up 64 points in their last game, shooting 42.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, largely due to their struggles from beyond the arc, where they hit just 3 of 20 attempts (15%). Inside the arc, they were much more efficient, connecting on 58.8% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>AJ Ferguson led the way with 22 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 66.7% overall, though he made just 1 of 4 from three. Ali Dibba added 21 points, while Kennard Davis Jr. contributed 20, despite hitting only 1 of 8 from deep. Nick Ellington was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6, and Jarrett Hensley knocked down 2 of 3 from three-point range.</p><p>Southern Illinois gave up 74 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field on 23 of 54 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 20 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 58% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Southern Illinois held the other team to just 3 made threes on 20 attempts, a 15% shooting performance. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 71%. The Salukis allowed 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will UIC Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>UIC improved to 11-6 on the season with a 78-67 road win over Evansville on Wednesday. The Flames entered the game as -5.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 145 went over the pre-game line of 142.5.</p> <p>UIC took control early, leading 47-32 at halftime, but allowed Evansville to outscore them 35-31 in the second half.</p><p>UIC's offense put up 78 points in their latest game, shooting 48.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59.3%. They hit 11 threes at a 35.5% rate and were strong inside, connecting on 65.2% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>Jordan Mason led the way with 19 points and 5 assists, while Tayshawn Comer added 18 points and 8 assists. Ahmad Henderson II contributed 16 points in 22 minutes, hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc.</p><p>UIC's defense gave up 67 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field, hitting 28 of 61 attempts. They were particularly effective inside, converting 58% of their two-point shots (24/41).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UIC held the other team to just 4 made threes on 20 attempts, a 20% shooting rate. The opposing team also struggled at the free-throw line, going 7/13 (53%). UIC allowed 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

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