It will be a battle between Hor opponents when the UIC Flames (11-12, 5-5 Hor) welcome the Northern Kentucky Norse (18-5, 8-2 Hor) to Credit Union 1 Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 4:12 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 3, 2019.
Northern Kentucky Norse vs. UIC Flames Betting Prediction
In the Norse’s last game, they were defeated by the IUPUI Jaguars, 83-77. IUPUI’s 13.2 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Northern Kentucky, who had a mark of 18.3. The Jaguars’ mark was better than their season average of 17.5, while the Norse’s was above their season average of 15.2. Dantez Walton led Northern Kentucky in scoring with 20 points on 9-for-11 shooting.
The Flames defeated the Wright State Raiders in their last game, 67-53. UIC held the Raiders to an effective field goal percentage of 0.307 (below their season average of 0.504). Wright State, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.7 vs. 20.0). With 17 points, five rebounds and five assists, Tarkus Ferguson played well for UIC.
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. Jacob Wiley recorded 12 points and seven rebounds in the first matchup, in which the Flames lost 73-58. The Norse had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.4 vs. 10.3) and had a much better free throw rate (0.438 vs. 0.288).
This matchup pits one of the country’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. UIC ranks 60th in effective field goal percentage (0.542) and Northern Kentucky is 30th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.463).
Northern Kentucky Norse vs. UIC Flames Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UIC, ATS Winner – UIC, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Northern Kentucky ranks 60th in rebounds allowed per game (32.9) while UIC ranks 231st (37.4).
The Norse rank 23rd in assists per game (16.6) while the Flames rank 141st in assists allowed per game (13.3).
UIC averages 27.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 23rd in the NCAA. Northern Kentucky ranks 108th in three pointers allowed per game (21.6).
The Norse rank 38th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Flames rank 94th (6.3).
UIC ranks 83rd in blocks per game (3.6) while Northern Kentucky ranks 98th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
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The Norse’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.4, down from 11.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Flames have scored an average of 73.4 points per game (1.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.2 points per game (0.8 below their season average).
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