The UIC Flames (3-5) square off with the Illinois State Redbirds (6-3) at UIC Pavilion. The game is scheduled to get underway at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.
Illinois State Redbirds at UIC Flames Betting Prediction
The Redbirds will be looking for a similar result after defeating the FGCU Eagles in their last contest, 74-66. Illinois State’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over FGCU. The Redbirds had a rate of 0.298, while the Eagles posted a mark of 0.111. Illinois State rallied around Phil Fayne, who had 17 points and 11 rebounds.
In the Flames’ last matchup, they fell to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 84-67. Notre Dame was successful at getting to and converting from the free throw line. The Fighting Irish made 36 of their 38 free throws (94.7 percent), while the Flames were just 13-20 (65.0 percent). With 17 points on 6-for-14 shooting, Marcus Ottey was the game’s leading scorer.
The Redbirds won the sole game against the Flames last season, 71-70. Illinois State had a much better turnover percentage (8.0 vs. 24.6). UIC, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.388 vs. 0.191).
When looking at effective field goal percentage, UIC should have a considerable edge. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Flames defense ranks 30th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.469), while the Illinois State offense ranks 215th in effective field goal percentage (0.504).
Illinois State vs. UIC Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Illinois State, ATS Winner – Illinois State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
UIC averages 37.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 75th in the nation. Illinois State ranks 301st in rebounds allowed per game (39.3).
The Redbirds rank 29th in three pointers attempted per game (26.4) while the Flames rank 218th (20.8).
Illinois State averages 14.4 assists per game, which ranks 110th in the NCAA. UIC ranks 275th in assists allowed per game (15.1).
The Redbirds rank 75th in blocks per game (4.0) while the Flames rank 197th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
Illinois State averages 6.3 steals per game, which ranks 144th in the nation. UIC ranks 242nd in steals allowed per game (6.9).
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