It will be a battle between Hor opponents when the Milwaukee Panthers (7-11, 2-3 Hor) welcome the UIC Flames (9-9, 3-2 Hor) to UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 17, 2019.
UIC Flames at Milwaukee Panthers Betting Prediction
In the Flames’ last contest, they defeated the Cleveland State Vikings, 73-56. The Flames held the Vikings to an effective field goal percentage of 0.373 (below their season average of 0.507) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.1 (above their season average of 22.6). With 18 points on 6-for-15 shooting, Tarkus Ferguson was UIC’s high scorer.
The Panthers fell to the Detroit Titans in their last matchup, 93-84. Detroit’s 10.2 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Milwaukee, who had a mark of 20.8. The Titans’ mark was better than their season average of 13.6, while the Panthers’ was above their season average of 15.2. With 31 points on 12-for-19 shooting, DeAndre Abram was Milwaukee’s high scorer.
After the Flames won two out of three matchups against the Panthers last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the last contest, Milwaukee won 80-75. The Panthers’ 10.1 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Flames, who had a rate of 19.6.
UIC could struggle to create turnovers. Milwaukee ranks 78th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.5 percent), while UIC forces the 214th-most turnovers (19.0 percent).
UIC Flames vs. Milwaukee Panthers Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UIC, ATS Winner – UIC, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UIC ranks 20th in three pointers attempted per game (28.2) while Milwaukee ranks 252nd in three pointers allowed per game (26.7).
The Panthers rank 26th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Flames rank 84th (6.1).
UIC ranks 39th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Milwaukee ranks 97th (3.4).
The Panthers average 35.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 158th in the nation. The Flames rank 215th in rebounds allowed per game (37.7).
UIC ranks 80th in assists per game (14.7) while Milwaukee ranks 128th in assists allowed per game (13.4).
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The Flames’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.6, up from 0.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 73.4 points per game (2.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 80.2 points per game (4.1 above their season average).
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