UIC Flames vs Murray State Racers Prediction, 2/3/2026 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UIC Flames vs Murray State Racers

Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Location: CFSB Center in Murray, KY

TV: ESPN+

The UIC Flames (12-10) are hitting the road to CFSB Center on Tuesday where they will compete against the Murray State Racers (16-6).

The UIC Flames played Southern Illinois and went home with a win by a final score of 68-66 in their last contest. UIC ended the contest having earned a 40.0% FG percentage (22 out of 55) and knocked down 3 out of their 20 three-point attempts. From the free throw line, the Flames knocked down 21 of 26 tries for a percentage of 80.8%. With regard to getting rebounds, they compiled a total of 38 with 15 of them being of the offensive sort. They also recorded 4 dimes for the matchup while forcing 10 turnovers and earning 6 steals. In the matter of defense, UIC allowed 44.0% from the floor on 22 out of 50 shooting. Southern Illinois earned 12 dimes and had 10 steals for the matchup. Furthermore, Southern Illinois totaled 22 rebounds (4 offensive, 18 defensive), but couldn't earn a rejection. Southern Illinois finished 72.7% from the free throw line by burying 16 of their 22 attempts. They made 6 of 13 shots from distance. In the matter of fouls, the Flames walked away with 16 while Southern Illinois recorded 18 fouls.

Elijah Crawford is someone who was a contributor for the contest. He notched 23 points on 9 out of 15 shooting. He played for 29 minutes and also totaled 3 rebounds. He finished the contest at 60.0% from the floor and also earned 1 assist.

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UIC will take the court with a win-loss record of 12-10 this season. They average 75.5 points per outing (204th in the country) while shooting 44.8% from the field. The Flames are shooting 32.2% on shots from beyond the arc (138 of 428) and 73.9% from the charity stripe. As a team, UIC is pulling in 36.1 boards per game and has accounted for 322 assists on the campaign, which ranks 124th in college in terms of passing the rock. They cough up possession 12.2 times per game and as a team they commit 17.1 personal fouls per contest.

On defense, the Flames have forced 14.2 turnovers per game and they draw 18.4 personal fouls. They concede 31.3% on three-point shots and they are 88th in the nation in PPG allowed (70.1). The Flames defense is giving up an opponent shooting percentage of 42.2% (526 of 1,246) and they surrender 33.5 boards per contest as a team. They are 338th in college in allowing assists to their opponents with 350 relinquished on the campaign.

The last time they took the court, the Murray State Racers went home defeated by a final of 103-86 against Belmont. The Racers were able to pull down 15 defensive boards and 15 offensive rebounds totaling 30 for the matchup. They also coughed up the ball 13 times, while getting 5 steals for the contest. Belmont earned 21 personal fouls for the contest which took the Racers to the charity stripe for 26 tries. They were able to convert 22 of them for a rate of 84.6%. With regard to shots from beyond the arc, Murray State converted 6 out of 23 attempts (26.1%). When all was said and done, the Racers shot 29 out of 61 from the floor which had them at 47.5%. The Racers permitted Belmont to knock down 37 of their 66 attempts from the field which had them at 56.1% in this game. They finished 50.0% from downtown by shooting 12 of 24 and walked away from this one shooting 17 out of 25 at the free throw line (68.0%). With respect to attacking the glass, Murray State allowed Belmont to pull down 28 in total (12 on the offensive side).

Fredrick King pitched in for the Racers for the game. He knocked down 9 out of 9 for this contest for a field goal rate of 100.0%, and accumulated 8 rebounds. He earned 22 points in his 25 mins on the court, but finished this game without an assist.

Murray State has a record of 16-6 on the year. The Racers are committing 18.8 fouls every game and they hit 76.4% from the charity stripe. They are earning an assist 14.7 times per game (144th in the nation) and they turn the ball over 11.7 times per contest. Murray State has tallied 1,899 pts for the campaign (86.3 per game) and they pull in 37.9 boards per game. On the offensive side of the court, the Racers are shooting 46.9% from the floor, which ranks them 90th in college hoops.

The Murray State defense concedes 34.6% on three-point shots (117 of 338) and opponents are connecting on 73.0% of their shots from the charity stripe. They have allowed 11.5 dimes and 35.3 boards on a nightly basis, which has them ranked 48th and 230th in Division 1. The Racers on the defensive side of the court are 293rd in the country in PPG given up with 78.2. They are able to force 11.9 TO's every game and allow teams to shoot 45.7% from the field (280th in D-1).

Who will win tonight's NCAA game against the spread?

Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Murray State

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