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UIC Flames vs. Valparaiso Beacons
The UIC Flames and the Valparaiso Beacons will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Athletics-Recreation Center.
Oddsmakers opened the Beacons as -1-point favorites versus the Flames, while the game's total opened at 150.5.
Valparaiso was a 71-64 loser in its last match on the road against Bruins. They earned a push of the +7-point spread as underdogs.
UIC was a 97-93 winner in its last match at home against Racers. They covered the -3-point spread as favorites.
UIC:
Team record: 11-6 SU,11-4 ATS
UIC is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
UIC is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
UIC is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Valparaiso
Valparaiso:
Team record: 10-8 SU,9-6-1 ATS
Valparaiso is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Valparaiso is 19-4 SU in its last 23 games when playing UIC
Valparaiso is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing UIC
Next up:
UIC at Evansville Wednesday, January 22
Valparaiso at Drake Wednesday, January 22