The Saint Joseph’s Hawks (3-3) clash against the UIC Flames (3-3) at Michael J. Hagan ’85 Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
UIC Flames vs. Saint Joseph’s Hawks Betting Prediction
The Flames come in on a high note after blowing out the Wisconsin-Parkside Rangers in their last game, 94-74. The Flames had an extraordinary effective field goal percentage of 0.692 (above their season average of 0.576), while the Rangers had a turnover percentage of 18.1 (above the 14.5 mark opponents have averaged against UIC this season). UIC rallied around Marcus Ottey, who was the top scorer from either team with 20 points on 9-for-14 shooting.
In the Hawks’ previous game, they let one slip away to the William & Mary Tribe, 87-85. William & Mary’s 0.670 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Saint Joseph’s, who had a mark of 0.561. The Tribe’s mark was above their season average of 0.554. Charlie Brown put together a solid game for Saint Joseph’s, leading both teams in scoring with 37 points on 11-for-17 shooting.
The Hawks won the lone contest against the Flames last season, 86-82. Saint Joseph’s had a better effective field goal percentage (0.500 vs. 0.466). UIC, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (12.5 vs. 15.4).
There’s a decent chance that UIC struggles to create turnovers. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Saint Joseph’s ranks second in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 13.7 percent), while UIC has forced the 250th-most turnovers (17.7 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Saint Joseph’s ranks 10th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while UIC ranks 239th (7.0).
The Flames average 37.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 68th in the NCAA. The Hawks rank 293rd in rebounds allowed per game (38.0).
UIC ranks second in blocks per game (6.3) while Saint Joseph’s ranks 216th (2.7).
The Flames rank 172nd in three pointers allowed per game (21.8) while the Hawks rank 329th (27.6).
Saint Joseph’s ranks 133rd in assists per game (14.1) while UIC ranks 279th in assists allowed per game (15.1).
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