Murray State vs. Illinois-Chicago Prediction, Odds, College Basketball Picks [1/17/2024]

Illinois-Chicago will take on Murray State, in what is expected to be a tight College Basketball game, at Credit Union 1 Arena on Wednesday, starting at 8:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth betting preview for Wednesday's Murray State vs. Illinois-Chicago matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Murray State vs. Illinois-Chicago Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used trusted machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the result of Wednesday's College Basketball game between Murray State and Illinois-Chicago 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of College Basketball predictions.

Our independent predictive analytics model gives Illinois-Chicago a 53% chance of beating Murray State, and our predicted final score has Illinois-Chicago winning 70-68.

According to our model, Murray State (+1.5) has a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 138.5-point Over/Under has a 52% chance of going over.

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Murray State vs. Illinois-Chicago Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Murray State	Illinois-Chicago
Spread	+1.5 (-115)	-1.5 (-102)
Moneyline	+100	-112
Total	o138.5 (-110)	u138.5 (-110)

• Illinois-Chicago is the -1.5 favorite against Murray State, with -102 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Murray State (+1.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at -115.
• DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for Illinois-Chicago at -112, which means you can risk $112 to win $100 for a total payout of $212 if it gets the W.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for Murray State at +100, where you can risk $100 to win $100 for a total payout of $200 if it comes out on top.
• The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 138.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best College Basketball odds and lines.

Murray State vs. Illinois-Chicago Picks

By comparing our probabilities to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Murray State +1.5	-115
Moneyline	Illinois-Chicago	-112
Total	Over 138.5	-110

Our College Basketball best bets are based on detailed simulations and gambling expertise to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep an eye on this article for the latest betting insights ahead of Murray State vs. Illinois-Chicago on Wednesday January 17, 2024.

Murray State vs. Illinois-Chicago Game Information

Wednesday's matchup between Illinois-Chicago and Murray State in College Basketball at Credit Union 1 Arena is scheduled to start at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Murray State vs. Illinois-Chicago
• Date: Wednesday January 17, 2024
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: Credit Union 1 Arena

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Conclusion

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