The Murray State Racers (11-3, 3-0 MVC) will look to build on a seven-game winning streak when they visit the UIC Flames (5-8, 0-2 MVC) on January 1, 2026 at Credit Union 1 Arena.
Murray State is a 5.5-point favorite against UIC when the Racers square off against the Flames on Thursday. A 159.5-point total is set for the matchup.
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Murray State vs. UIC Odds and Game Info
- Game day: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Game time: 9 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Arena: Credit Union 1 Arena
- Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Murray State vs. UIC Odds and Prediction
- Spread favorite: Murray State (-5.5)
- Moneyline: Murray State (-242), UIC (+197)
- Total: 159.5 points
Pick ATS:Murray State (-5.5)
- Pick OU: Under (159.5)
- Prediction: Murray State 82, UIC 76
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Murray State vs. UIC Comparison
| Murray State Rank | Murray State Stat | UIC Stat | UIC Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th | 88.9 | Points Scored | 77.8 | 179th |
| 300th | 78.3 | Points Allowed | 73.7 | 192nd |
| 103rd | 15.9 | Assists | 14.3 | 188th |
| 207th | 11.9 | Turnovers | 12.2 | 227th |
| 66th | 48.3% | Field Goal % | 44.5% | 243rd |
| 271st | 45.2% | Field Goal % Allowed | 43.7% | 196th |
Murray State Key Players
- The Racers scoring leader is Javon Jackson, who averages 16.4 per contest to go with 1.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists.
- Fredrick King is Murray State's leading rebounder, pulling down 7.9 per game, while Layne Taylor is its best passer, distributing 4.2 assists in each contest.
- Mason Miller leads the Racers in three-point shooting, making an average of 2.2 shots per game from beyond the arc.
- The Murray State steals leader is Jackson, who averages 1.0 steal per game, while its blocks leader is King, who compiles 1.9 rejections per contest.
UIC Key Players
- Andy Johnson puts up 13.6 points per game to be the top scorer for the Flames.
- The UIC leaders in rebounding and assists are Mekhi Lowery with 5.8 rebounds per game (also adding 9.2 points and 2.4 assists per game) and Ahmad Henderson II with 2.8 assists per game (also tacking on 13.5 points and 1.6 rebounds per game).
- Josiah Hammons is the top scorer from the three-point line for the Flames, hitting 2.1 threes per game.
- Henderson (1.4 steals per game) is the steal leader for UIC while Abdul Momoh (1.5 blocks per game) is the block leader.
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