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Illinois-Chicago Flames vs Evansville Purple Aces predictions, Jan 20, 2026

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In an upcoming NCAA College Basketball matchup on January 20, 2026, the Illinois-Chicago Flames will face off against the Evansville Purple Aces at home.

The Illinois-Chicago Flames have been in impressive form recently, winning 4 out of their last 5 matches. This strong run of performances has seen them climb up the rankings and establish themselves as a team to watch out for in the upcoming game. On the other hand, the Evansville Purple Aces have only managed to secure 1 win in their last 5 matches, highlighting potential weaknesses that their opponents may look to exploit.

With bookmakers favoring the Illinois-Chicago Flames with odds of 1.22 to win at home, it is clear that they are seen as the stronger side heading into this matchup. However, in basketball, anything can happen on the day, and the Evansville Purple Aces will be looking to turn their recent form around with a standout performance.

Overall, this promises to be an intriguing contest between two teams with contrasting recent form, and fans can expect an exciting game of NCAA College Basketball.

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Illinois-Chicago
77.4%
Evansville
22.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 72:64

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
1.18 4.4
1.24 3.7
1.22 3.6
1.16 4.75

Latest Results

17.01.26 Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – Drake Bulldogs basketball – 74:67
13.01.26 Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – 61:69
10.01.26 Illinois State Redbirds basketball – Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – 59:63 OT
07.01.26 Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – Southern Illinois Salukis basketball – 70:57
04.01.26 Valparaiso Beacons basketball – Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – 66:59
13.01.26 Evansville Purple Aces basketball – Bradley Braves basketball – 90:94 OT
10.01.26 Indiana State Sycamores basketball – Evansville Purple Aces basketball – 69:72
07.01.26 Evansville Purple Aces basketball – Murray State Racers basketball – 69:79
04.01.26 Evansville Purple Aces basketball – Northern Iowa Panthers basketball – 48:62
01.01.26 Illinois State Redbirds basketball – Evansville Purple Aces basketball – 73:47

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Illinois-Chicago won 4.
  • Illinois-Chicago is currently in amazing form (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Evansville is going through a rough patch (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • Evansville may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, Illinois-Chicago is the team to beat.
  • In the last 6 head-to-head matches, Illinois-Chicago won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 460:437. (average 76.7:72.8).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Illinois-Chicago won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 240:217. (average 80:72.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    22.02.25 Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – Evansville Purple Aces basketball – 82:77
    22.01.25 Evansville Purple Aces basketball – Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – 67:78
    21.02.24 Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – Evansville Purple Aces basketball – 88:79
    31.01.24 Evansville Purple Aces basketball – Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – 77:60
    22.02.23 Evansville Purple Aces basketball – Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – 76:82

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 5 (14.46%)

    2. Arizona Wildcats: 5.5 (13.15%)

    3. Purdue Boilermakers: 10 (7.23%)

    4. Connecticut Huskies: 11 (6.57%)

    5. Houston Cougars: 12 (6.03%)

    6. Duke Blue Devils: 13 (5.56%)

    7. Iowa State: 15 (4.82%)

    8. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 16 (4.52%)

    9. Florida Gators: 19 (3.81%)

    10. Illinois Fighting Illini: 23 (3.14%)

    11. Vanderbilt Commodores: 31 (2.33%)

    12. Brigham Young: 31 (2.33%)

    13. Kansas Jayhawks: 31 (2.33%)

    14. Michigan State: 36 (2.01%)

    15. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 36 (2.01%)

    16. Texas Tech: 41 (1.76%)

    17. Virginia Cavaliers: 51 (1.42%)

    18. Louisville: 51 (1.42%)

    19. Alabama Crimson Tide: 51 (1.42%)

    20. Arkansas Razorbacks: 81 (0.89%)

    21. North Carolina: 81 (0.89%)

    22. Tennessee Volunteers: 101 (0.72%)

    23. Kentucky Wildcats: 101 (0.72%)

    24. Clemson: 126 (0.57%)

    25. St. Johns Red Storm: 126 (0.57%)

    26. Baylor Bears: 151 (0.48%)

    27. Iowa Hawkeyes: 151 (0.48%)

    28. Georgia Bulldogs: 176 (0.41%)

    29. Indiana Hoosiers: 201 (0.36%)

    30. Wisconsin Badgers: 201 (0.36%)

    31. SMU Mustangs: 201 (0.36%)

    32. Auburn Tigers: 201 (0.36%)

    33. NC State: 201 (0.36%)

    34. Villanova Wildcats: 251 (0.29%)

    35. Miami (FL): 251 (0.29%)

    36. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.29%)

    37. Texas A&M: 251 (0.29%)

    38. UCF Knights: 351 (0.21%)

    39. Seton Hall Pirates: 351 (0.21%)

    40. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.21%)

    41. San Diego State: 351 (0.21%)

    42. Missouri Tigers: 351 (0.21%)

    43. UCLA: 351 (0.21%)

    44. USC Trojans: 351 (0.21%)

    45. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.14%)

    46. TCU: 501 (0.14%)

    47. Creighton: 501 (0.14%)

    48. Oklahoma Sooners: 501 (0.14%)

    49. Stanford Cardinal: 501 (0.14%)

    50. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.14%)

    51. St. Louis Billikens: 501 (0.14%)

    52. LSU: 751 (0.1%)

    53. Ole Miss Rebels: 751 (0.1%)

    54. Wake Forest: 751 (0.1%)

    55. Kansas State: 751 (0.1%)

    56. Washington Huskies: 751 (0.1%)

    57. West Virginia: 751 (0.1%)

    58. New Mexico: 751 (0.1%)

    59. Butler Bulldogs: 751 (0.1%)

    60. Oregon Ducks: 751 (0.1%)

    61. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)

    62. Maryland Terrapins: 1001 (0.07%)

    63. South Carolina Gamecocks: 1001 (0.07%)

    64. Boise State: 1001 (0.07%)

    65. Marquette: 1001 (0.07%)

    66. Colorado State: 1001 (0.07%)

    67. Memphis Tigers: 1001 (0.07%)

    68. Pittsburgh Panthers: 1001 (0.07%)

    69. Colorado: 1001 (0.07%)

    70. Utah Utes: 1001 (0.07%)

    71. Northwestern Wildcats: 1001 (0.07%)

    72. Notre Dame: 1001 (0.07%)

    73. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.07%)

    74. Xavier Musketeers: 1001 (0.07%)

    75. Mississippi St.: 1001 (0.07%)

    76. Cincinnati Bearcats: 1001 (0.07%)

    77. Georgia Tech: 1001 (0.07%)

    78. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.07%)

    79. Providence Friars: 1001 (0.07%)

    80. Arizona State: 1001 (0.07%)

    81. Miami (Ohio): 1001 (0.07%)

    82. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 1001 (0.07%)

    83. Florida State: 1001 (0.07%)

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