It will be a battle between Hor opponents when the UIC Flames (10-11, 4-4 Hor) welcome the Oakland Golden Grizzlies (9-12, 5-3 Hor) to Credit Union 1 Arena. The game will air on ESPN 3 at 4:12 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Oakland Golden Grizzlies at UIC Flames ATS Prediction
In the Golden Grizzlies’ last matchup, they were topped by the IUPUI Jaguars, 73-71. IUPUI’s 0.206 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Oakland, who had a rate of 0.043. The Jaguars’ mark was below their season average of 0.275, while the Golden Grizzlies’ was below their season average of 0.254. Oakland’s Xavier Hill-Mais put together a good performance, finishing with 11 points and 11 rebounds.
The Flames defeated the Detroit Titans in their last matchup, 79-67. The Flames knocked down 20 of their 24 free throws (83.3 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 46.4 (above their season average of 23.3). Jordan Blount led UIC in scoring with 19 points on 6-for-9 shooting from the field.
When looking at effective field goal percentage, UIC figures to have a significant edge. The sharp-shooting Flames offense ranks 48th in the nation in that metric at 0.550, while the porous Oakland defense is ranked 334th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.554).
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Flames won the most recent matchup 79-73. UIC had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.5 vs. 28.6). Oakland, meanwhile, did an excellent job of making free throws (24-30; 80.0 percent).
Oakland Golden Grizzlies at UIC Flames Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UIC, ATS Winner – Oakland, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UIC ranks 77th in assists per game (14.8) while Oakland ranks 232nd in assists allowed per game (16.0).
The Golden Grizzlies rank 52nd in three pointers attempted per game (26.0) while the Flames rank 154th in three pointers allowed per game (22.9).
Oakland ranks 156th in rebounds allowed per game (35.2) while UIC ranks 225th (37.4).
The Flames rank 88th in steals per game (6.8) while the Golden Grizzlies rank 100th in steals allowed per game (6.2).
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The Golden Grizzlies’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 0.6, down from 1.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Flames have scored an average of 76.8 points per game (0.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (4.4 below their season average).
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