Illinois State vs. UIC Women's Basketball Predictions & Picks – January 21

Sunday’s contest that pits the UIC Flames (9-7) against the Illinois State Redbirds (11-5) at Credit Union 1 Arena is expected to be a close matchup based on our computer prediction, which projects a final score of 72-71 in favor of UIC. Tipoff is at 2:00 PM ET on January 21.

The Redbirds came out on top in their last game 77-68 against Valparaiso on Friday.

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Illinois State vs. UIC Game Info

• When: Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 2:00 PM ET
• Where: Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago, Illinois

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Illinois State vs. UIC Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  UIC 72, Illinois State 71

Illinois State Schedule Analysis

• On January 14, the Redbirds claimed their best win of the season, an 85-78 victory over the Missouri State Bears, who are ranked outside the top 100 (No. 124) in our computer rankings.
• The Redbirds have tied for the 36th-most Quadrant 1 defeats in the nation (four).
• Against Quadrant 4 opponents, Illinois State is 7-0 (1.000%) — tied for the 45th-most wins.

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Illinois State 2023-24 Best Wins

• 85-78 at home over Missouri State (No. 124) on January 14
• 87-63 over UT Arlington (No. 182) on November 24
• 62-51 on the road over Saint Mary’s (CA) (No. 196) on November 25
• 87-81 at home over Saint Louis (No. 198) on December 19
• 76-43 at home over Southern Illinois (No. 226) on January 10

Illinois State Leaders

• Kate Bullman: 6.4 PTS, 8.7 REB, 1.8 BLK, 34.3 FG%, 23.8 3PT% (10-for-42)
• Deanna Wilson: 15.5 PTS, 7.3 REB, 50.6 FG%, 22.2 3PT% (2-for-9)
• Maya Wong: 12.4 PTS, 52 FG%, 53.5 3PT% (23-for-43)
• Abbie Aalsma: 7 PTS, 40.8 FG%, 36.8 3PT% (25-for-68)
• Daijah Smith: 6.9 PTS, 44 FG%, 35 3PT% (7-for-20)

Illinois State Performance Insights

• The Redbirds put up 76.9 points per game (41st in college basketball) while allowing 67.9 per contest (259th in college basketball). They have a +144 scoring differential and outscore opponents by nine points per game.
• In 2023-24, Illinois State has scored 70.5 points per game in MVC play, and 76.9 overall.
• In 2023-24 the Redbirds are scoring 15.9 more points per game at home (83.6) than away (67.7).
• In 2023-24 Illinois State is allowing 5.8 fewer points per game at home (65.5) than on the road (71.3).
• Over their previous 10 games, the Redbirds are tallying 73.5 points per contest, compared to their season average of 76.9.

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