It will be a battle between Hor opponents when the UIC Flames (9-11, 3-4 Hor) welcome the Detroit Titans (8-11, 5-2 Hor) to Credit Union 1 Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
Detroit Titans vs. UIC Flames Betting Prediction
In the Titans’ last matchup, they were defeated by the Oakland Golden Grizzlies, 79-73. Oakland’s free throw rate was their largest strength over Detroit. The Golden Grizzlies had a rate of 0.211 (below their season average of 0.257), while the Titans posted a mark of 0.130 (below their season average of 0.199). Antoine Davis led Detroit in scoring with 19 points on 7-for-20 shooting.
The Flames were beaten by the Green Bay Phoenix in their last contest, 90-85. Green Bay was successful at getting and making free throws. The Phoenix made 20 of their 25 free throws (80.0 percent), while the Flames were just 11-16 (68.8 percent). With 25 points on 7-for-12 shooting, Godwin Boahen led UIC in scoring.
After the Flames won both games against the Titans last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, UIC won 94-87. UIC’s 0.661 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Detroit, who had a rate of 0.541.
UIC could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their upper-echelon offense goes up against one of the worst defenses in the NCAA. The Flames rank 49th in effective field goal percentage (0.550), while Detroit ranks 265th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.522).
Detroit Titans vs. UIC Flames Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UIC, ATS Winner – Detroit, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UIC ranks 11th in three pointers attempted per game (28.8) while Detroit ranks 211th in three pointers allowed per game (24.4).
The Flames rank 83rd in assists per game (14.6) while the Titans rank 249th in assists allowed per game (18.4).
UIC averages 33.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 212th in the country. Detroit ranks 271st in rebounds allowed per game (40.8).
The Titans rank 41st in steals per game (7.8) while the Flames rank 87th (6.8).
UIC averages 3.7 blocks per game, which ranks 81st in the NCAA. Detroit ranks 120th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
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The Titans have outscored opponents by an average of 4.0 points in their last five games. For the season, Detroit has lost by an average of 3.7 points.
During their last five games, the Flames have scored an average of 73.8 points per game (1.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.2 points per game (5.0 below their season average).
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