Yesterday’s Results for Indiana State vs Illinois Chicago

Missouri Valley Conf Game of the Month-TUE

Analysis: Indiana State has a strong chance to cover the spread tonight against Illinois-Chicago because their offensive style directly attacks UIC’s biggest defensive weaknesses. The Sycamores move the ball extremely well, ranking near the top of the MVC in assists, and that fluidity consistently generates clean perimeter looks. UIC has struggled all season to defend teams that share the ball and shoot in volume from deep, and Indiana State’s ability to knock down threes keeps them competitive in any building. Even though UIC is solid at home, the number is inflated because of that record, and Indiana State’s balanced scoring and pace control travel well enough to neutralize the environment. UIC’s offense leans heavily on one primary scorer, which plays into Indiana State’s defensive strengths, as they tend to fare better against teams without multiple creators. With this being the first conference meeting between the two, the underdog benefits from the lack of familiarity, and Indiana State’s offensive consistency gives them a clear path to staying inside the number. Jim's Play: 637. Indiana State (Missouri Valley Conf Game of the Month)