Illinois-Chicago Flames vs Murray State Racers predictions, Jan 01, 2026

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In an upcoming NCAA College Basketball matchup on January 1, 2026, the Illinois-Chicago Flames will host the Murray State Racers at their home court. The Flames come into this game looking to turn around their recent form, having failed to notch a win in their last five matches. On the other hand, the Racers have been on a hot streak, winning all five of their previous games.

When looking at the bookmakers’ odds, the away team, Murray State, has been given the edge with odds of 1.34, while the Flames are considered the underdogs with odds of 2.88. Our model prediction also aligns with this trend, giving a 74% probability of an away win.

Tactically, the Racers have shown themselves to be a strong offensive force, averaging a high score per game. Meanwhile, the Flames will need to tighten up their defense and find their offensive rhythm to compete effectively.

Despite the odds and recent form favoring Murray State, anything can happen in sports, and the Flames will be eager to put up a fight on their home turf. It promises to be an exciting matchup between these two teams.

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Illinois-Chicago 29.8%

Murray State 70.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 78:85

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	3.1		1.33
	2.95		1.36
	3.25		1.33
	2.88		1.34
	3.4		1.3

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Facts

Illinois-Chicago has suffered several defeats recently (last 5 games: 0 wins).

Murray State is showing excellent form with consecutive wins (last 5 games: 5 wins).

Illinois-Chicago may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

In this match, Murray State is a strong favorite.

We predict that Murray State will win today’s game, with odds of 1.34.

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Illinois-Chicago won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 345:395. (average 69:79).

Including home matches between the teams, Illinois-Chicago won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 155:166. (average 77.5:83).

Latest Head To Head

11.02.25 Murray State Racers basketball – Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – 63:53 15.01.25 Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – Murray State Racers basketball – 97:93 OT 17.01.24 Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – Murray State Racers basketball – 58:73 02.01.24 Murray State Racers basketball – Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – 85:73 14.01.23 Murray State Racers basketball – Illinois-Chicago Flames basketball – 81:64

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